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Simpson, Lewis – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Lewis Simpson – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22267964   NAID File Unit: 22267962     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19472875

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 22, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LEBANON

Residence

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

County born: Green

Town born: 

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 22267964

NAID File Unit: 22267962

Microform: M1818

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