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Jackson, John – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 37th US Colored Infantry

John Jackson – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55791185   NAID File Unit: 55791183     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19417815

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 11, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newport News

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Surry

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Light (Lt or Li)

Record Info

NAID: 55791185

NAID File Unit: 55791183

Microform: M1993

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