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Simpson, Lewis – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Lewis Simpson – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38746387   NAID File Unit: 38746385     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19501142

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 6, 1864

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hilton Head

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38746387

NAID File Unit: 38746385

Microform: M1818

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