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Jackson, William – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 20th US Colored Infantry

William Jackson – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45764725   NAID File Unit: 45764723     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19406992

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 12, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New York

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Peekskill

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45764725

NAID File Unit: 45764723

Microform: M1823

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