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Simons, John – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Simons – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38602503   NAID File Unit: 38602499     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19494206

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 16,

Enlisted state: Connecticut (Conn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORWICH

Residence

State born: Connecticut (Conn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Hasel

Hair color: Blk.

Record Info

NAID: 38602503

NAID File Unit: 38602499

Microform: M1818

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