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Jenkins, John – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Infantry (Old), Fal-May

John Jenkins – 11th US Colored Infantry (Old), Fal-May

NAID: 39141308   NAID File Unit: 39141305     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Infantry (Old), Fal-May

Regiment:  11 infantry

ID: 19432169

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 31, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Smith

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Danville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39141308

NAID File Unit: 39141305

Microform: M1821

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