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Simms, Samuel – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Samuel Simms – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45872821   NAID File Unit: 45872818     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19444615

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 6, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Prince George's

Town born: 

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 45872821

NAID File Unit: 45872818

Microform: M1823

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