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Jackson, Benjamin – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Benjamin Jackson – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

NAID: 39078559   NAID File Unit: 39078557     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19405521

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: INDIANAPOLIS

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 39078559

NAID File Unit: 39078557

Microform: M1821

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