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Jenkins, Nelson – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Nelson Jenkins – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55756424   NAID File Unit: 55756422     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19406512

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Portsmouth

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55756424

NAID File Unit: 55756422

Microform: M1993

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