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Simons, William – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

William Simons – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38916945   NAID File Unit: 38916942     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19443319

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 28, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lebanon

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Washington

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Brn

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38916945

NAID File Unit: 38916942

Microform: M1817

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