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Jenkins, John H – Age 29, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John H Jenkins – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38389379   NAID File Unit: 38389377     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485325

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 6, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hillsborough

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Augusta

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 38389379

NAID File Unit: 38389377

Microform: M1818

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