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Jackson, Watson Henry – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 22nd US Colored Infantry

Watson Henry Jackson – 22nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45825643   NAID File Unit: 45825640     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 22nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  22 infantry

ID: 19430378

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 7, 1864

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Trenton

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: Essex

Town born: Orange

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45825643

NAID File Unit: 45825640

Microform: M1823

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