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Simmons, Henry – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

Henry Simmons – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55802859   NAID File Unit: 55802856     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19422427

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 14, 1864

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Berne

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: New Hanover

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Light (Lt or Li)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55802859

NAID File Unit: 55802856

Microform: M1993

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