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Jackson, Solomon – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Solomon Jackson – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38388979   NAID File Unit: 38388977     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485280

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Milliken's Bend

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Lexington

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

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: 38388979

NAID File Unit: 38388977

Microform: M1818

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