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Jenkins, John – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

John Jenkins – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

NAID: 57051620   NAID File Unit: 57051618     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Regiment:  29 infantry volunteer

ID: 19444813

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Connecticut (Conn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEW HAVEN

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 61/4“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 57051620

NAID File Unit: 57051618

Microform: M1824

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