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Snell, Simon – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 47th US Colored Infantry

Simon Snell – 47th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55348042   NAID File Unit: 55348040     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 47th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  47 infantry

ID: 19409228

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Monroe

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55348042

NAID File Unit: 55348040

Microform: M2000

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