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Jackson, Wiley R – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Wiley R Jackson – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38588746   NAID File Unit: 38588744     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19493418

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 6’ 21/4“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: dark

Hair color: dark

Record Info

NAID: 38588746

NAID File Unit: 38588744

Microform: M1818

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