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Simpson, Lewis – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Lewis Simpson – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42532428   NAID File Unit: 42532426     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19448137

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 4, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Dayton

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42532428

NAID File Unit: 42532426

Microform: M1822

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