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West, Simon – Age 33, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Simon West – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55872098   NAID File Unit: 55872095     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19444188

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 9, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Goshen

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: Sussex

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55872098

NAID File Unit: 55872095

Microform: M1993

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