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Jenkins, John J – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 21st US Colored Infantry

John J Jenkins – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45798446   NAID File Unit: 45798443     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19418579

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 27, 1865

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HILTON HEAD

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: EDISTO ISLAND

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45798446

NAID File Unit: 45798443

Microform: M1823

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