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Simms, Lewis – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Lewis Simms – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55868146   NAID File Unit: 55868143     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19442661

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Calvert

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Calvert

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55868146

NAID File Unit: 55868143

Microform: M1993

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