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Simmons, Giles – Age 25, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Giles Simmons – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38406903   NAID File Unit: 38406900     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486405

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 16, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Toledo

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38406903

NAID File Unit: 38406900

Microform: M1818

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