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Jenkins, Cyrus – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Cyrus Jenkins – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45798137   NAID File Unit: 45798134     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19418387

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 30, 1864

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hilton Head

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: St. Helena Island

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45798137

NAID File Unit: 45798134

Microform: M1823

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