John M Simms 10^th 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.

John M. Simms

Residence Stamford, CT; 24 years old.

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