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Simms, Silas – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Silas Simms – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

NAID: 39084189   NAID File Unit: 39084185     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19408287

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 2, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: JAMAICA

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: FAIRFAX

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39084189

NAID File Unit: 39084185

Microform: M1821

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