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Jackson, Robert – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

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

NAID: 39078850   NAID File Unit: 39078848     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19405664

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Williamsport

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Lycoming

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39078850

NAID File Unit: 39078848

Microform: M1821

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