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Jenkins, Joseph – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Joseph Jenkins – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45798464   NAID File Unit: 45798461     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19418583

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 16, 1863

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: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45798464

NAID File Unit: 45798461

Microform: M1823

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