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Jenkins, Perry – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Perry Jenkins – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42523525   NAID File Unit: 42523523     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19445638

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Lincoln

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 51/4“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42523525

NAID File Unit: 42523523

Microform: M1822

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