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Jenkins, Jackson – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Jackson Jenkins – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42523508   NAID File Unit: 42523506     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19445629

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: STEVENSON

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Giles

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: lt

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 42523508

NAID File Unit: 42523506

Microform: M1822

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