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Simpson, James Heyward – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Robertson-Slaughter

James Heyward Simpson – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Robertson-Slaughter

NAID: 45620211   NAID File Unit: 45620208     Microform: M1801

Military Service

Unit: 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Robertson-Slaughter

Regiment:  55 infantry massachusetts

ID: 19408931

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 23, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Readville

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Permora

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45620211

NAID File Unit: 45620208

Microform: M1801

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