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Jenkins, Kit – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Kit Jenkins – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45798555   NAID File Unit: 45798552     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19418605

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 19, 1864

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hilton Head

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: St. Helena Island

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 45798555

NAID File Unit: 45798552

Microform: M1823

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