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Campbell, Jacob – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Jacob Campbell – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53593759   NAID File Unit: 53593757     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19412991

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Broad River District

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Lt. Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53593759

NAID File Unit: 53593757

Microform: M1994

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