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Simmons, Benjamin – Age 33, Year: 1863 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Simmons – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53606185   NAID File Unit: 53606182     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415337

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 15, 1863

Enlisted state: 

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: 53606185

NAID File Unit: 53606182

Microform: M1994

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