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Jenkins, Charles – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Charles Jenkins – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55885919   NAID File Unit: 55885916     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19449091

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 31, 1864

Enlisted state: Georgia (Ga.)

Enlisted county: Decatur

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: CHARLESTON

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: dark

Hair color: dark

Record Info

NAID: 55885919

NAID File Unit: 55885916

Microform: M1993

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