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Jenkins, Benjamin – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Benjamin Jenkins – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38737190   NAID File Unit: 38737188     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500614

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 19, 1864

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hilton Head

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: 

Eye color: 

Hair color: 

Record Info

NAID: 38737190

NAID File Unit: 38737188

Microform: M1818

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