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Simms, James – Age 33, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Simms – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38602369   NAID File Unit: 38602366     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19494203

Company: L

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 23, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D. C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Hostler

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: mulatto

Eye color: Dk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38602369

NAID File Unit: 38602366

Microform: M1818

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