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Jackson, John – Age 16, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

John Jackson – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53599582   NAID File Unit: 53599580     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19414008

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 9, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: Bell Factory

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 11/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53599582

NAID File Unit: 53599580

Microform: M1994

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