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Simpson, Robert – Age 42, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

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

NAID: 22267973   NAID File Unit: 22267971     Microform: M1818

Military Service

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

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19472809

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: April 1, 1865

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cairo

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22267973

NAID File Unit: 22267971

Microform: M1818

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