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Tompkins, Simon – Age 43, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Simon Tompkins – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38498994   NAID File Unit: 38498991     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19491199

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 20, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

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

County born: Union

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38498994

NAID File Unit: 38498991

Microform: M1818

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