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Simmons, Elijah – Age 47, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Elijah Simmons – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55765925   NAID File Unit: 55765922     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19410927

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: norfolk

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Camden

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 47

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55765925

NAID File Unit: 55765922

Microform: M1993

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