John M Simms 10th Connecticut WIA Kinston,
NC A standing view of Simms as a Sargent
with his greatcoat over his arm. ID’s from HDS and the Stamford Historical
Society. Back marked E. T. Whitney & Co., Norwalk and Stamford, Conn.
Enlisted on 9/19/1861 as a Sergeant.
On
10/9/1861, he was commissioned into "G" Co. Connecticut 10th Infantry.
He died of wounds on 1/11/1863
He
was listed as:
Wounded 12/14/1862
Kinston, NC (Severe wound in right shoulder)
Promotions:
1st
Sergt 5/21/1862 (As of Co. G)
2nd
Lieut 9/18/1862 (As of Co. G Not Mustered)
1st
Lieut 1/7/1863 (As of Co. C Not Mustered)
Intra-regimental
company transfers
1/7/1863 From
company G to company C
Buried:Woodland Cemty, Stamford, CT


