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Jackson, John H – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John H Jackson – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38485415   NAID File Unit: 38485413     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490466

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Paducah

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Nifflen

Occupation: Cook

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38485415

NAID File Unit: 38485413

Microform: M1818

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