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

Mississippi Jenkins – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45798595   NAID File Unit: 45798592     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19418580

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 27, 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: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45798595

NAID File Unit: 45798592

Microform: M1823

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