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Sims, Jim – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Jim Sims – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38969478   NAID File Unit: 38969476     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458197

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 27, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PARIS

Residence

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

County born: Bourbon

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38969478

NAID File Unit: 38969476

Microform: M1817

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