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Simpler, John – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 32nd US Colored Infantry

John Simpler – 32nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46324169   NAID File Unit: 46324166     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 32nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  32 infantry

ID: 19420513

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: New Castle

Enlisted town: Wilmington

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: Sussex

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46324169

NAID File Unit: 46324166

Microform: M1992

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