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Simmons, James – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Simmons – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38360717   NAID File Unit: 38360715     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483701

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: June 20, 1863

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

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Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

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Occupation: Slave

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 1/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38360717

NAID File Unit: 38360715

Microform: M1818

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