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Jacobs, John – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

John Jacobs – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45890774   NAID File Unit: 45890770     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19451335

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 8, 1865

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Philadelphia

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 45890774

NAID File Unit: 45890770

Microform: M1823

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