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Simmons, Lewis – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Lewis Simmons – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45807286   NAID File Unit: 45807284     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19422096

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 16, 1864

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Beaufort

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: Savannah

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45807286

NAID File Unit: 45807284

Microform: M1823

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