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Jackson, Reuben – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Reuben Jackson – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38485495   NAID File Unit: 38485493     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490490

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 28, 1864

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

Enlisted county: Jefferson

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38485495

NAID File Unit: 38485493

Microform: M1818

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