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Simmons, Virgil – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Virgil Simmons – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

NAID: 57062007   NAID File Unit: 57062005     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Regiment:  29 infantry volunteer

ID: 19447396

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 31, 1863

Enlisted state: Connecticut (Conn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HARTFORD

Residence

State born: Connecticut (Conn.)

County born: 

Town born: WINDSOR

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 57062007

NAID File Unit: 57062005

Microform: M1824

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