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Simms, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

William Simms – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42504024   NAID File Unit: 42504021     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19437740

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cleveland

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: CHARLESTON

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42504024

NAID File Unit: 42504021

Microform: M1822

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