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Simmons, Fortune – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 33rd US Colored Infantry

Fortune Simmons – 33rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46355192   NAID File Unit: 46355190     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 33rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  33 infantry

ID: 19433107

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 16, 1863

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Beaufort

Residence

State born: Florida (Fla. or Flor.)

County born: 

Town born: ST. AUGUSTINE

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 46355192

NAID File Unit: 46355190

Microform: M1992

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