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Simmons, Nelson – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Nelson Simmons – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42471775   NAID File Unit: 42471772     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19425538

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 21, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Nashville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Macon

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42471775

NAID File Unit: 42471772

Microform: M1822

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