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Simmons, Bert – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Bert Simmons – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38969360   NAID File Unit: 38969357     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458191

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 2, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bowling Green

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Lincoln

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 23/4“

Complexion: Dark Brown (D or Dk Brn)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38969360

NAID File Unit: 38969357

Microform: M1817

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