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Simmons, Allen – Age 32, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Allen Simmons – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38263082   NAID File Unit: 38263078     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477863

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Tagwell

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38263082

NAID File Unit: 38263078

Microform: M1818

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