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Jackson, James W – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

James W Jackson – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46281265   NAID File Unit: 46281262     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19406490

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 28, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Brooklyn

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Morris

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 63/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46281265

NAID File Unit: 46281262

Microform: M1992

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