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Sims, Samuel – Age 28, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Samuel Sims – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38866262   NAID File Unit: 38866260     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19428812

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 15, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

County born: Ashley

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38866262

NAID File Unit: 38866260

Microform: M1817

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