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Jackson, Jacob G – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Jacob G Jackson – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

NAID: 39078712   NAID File Unit: 39078710     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19405608

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 2 Dist.

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Philadelphia

Occupation: Groomsman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 33/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39078712

NAID File Unit: 39078710

Microform: M1821

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