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Jenkins, John A – Age 39, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John A Jenkins – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38589140   NAID File Unit: 38589136     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19493412

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 4, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Providence

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: PHILADELPHIA

Occupation: Musician

Physical Characteristics

Age: 39

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38589140

NAID File Unit: 38589136

Microform: M1818

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