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Sims, William – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

William Sims – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38866274   NAID File Unit: 38866272     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19428818

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Warren

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38866274

NAID File Unit: 38866272

Microform: M1817

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