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Jacobs, Henry – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Henry Jacobs – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

NAID: 39078978   NAID File Unit: 39078976     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19405840

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 14, 1863

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: smyrna

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: Sussex

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39078978

NAID File Unit: 39078976

Microform: M1821

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