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Sims, William – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

William Sims – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38866292   NAID File Unit: 38866290     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19428821

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 27, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Claiborne

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38866292

NAID File Unit: 38866290

Microform: M1817

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