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Jackson, William – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

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

NAID: 39078896   NAID File Unit: 39078893     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19405676

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WEST CHESTER

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Lancaster

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 11/2“

Complexion: colored

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 39078896

NAID File Unit: 39078893

Microform: M1821

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