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Jenkins, John – Age 38, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

John Jenkins – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38935631   NAID File Unit: 38935629     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19448927

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: November 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BOSTON

Residence

State born: Rhode Island (R.I.)

County born: 

Town born: PROVIDENCE

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: col'd

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38935631

NAID File Unit: 38935629

Microform: M1817

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