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Jackson, John – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

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

NAID: 39078755   NAID File Unit: 39078752     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19405588

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 13, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: Allegheny

Enlisted town: Allegheny

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Cumberland

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39078755

NAID File Unit: 39078752

Microform: M1821

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