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Simmons, Benjamin – Age 33, Year: 1863 – 14th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Simmons – 14th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42430001   NAID File Unit: 42429998     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  14 infantry

ID: 19410714

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: GALLATIN

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Macon

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42430001

NAID File Unit: 42429998

Microform: M1822

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