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Simpson, John H – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

John H Simpson – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38314865   NAID File Unit: 38314862     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481620

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 27, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: St. Louis

Occupation: Shoemaker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38314865

NAID File Unit: 38314862

Microform: M1818

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