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Tyson, Simon – Age 32, Year: 1865 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Simon Tyson – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38722790   NAID File Unit: 38722787     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19499960

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: new berne

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Pitt

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38722790

NAID File Unit: 38722787

Microform: M1818

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