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Jenkins, Riley – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Riley Jenkins – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55756448   NAID File Unit: 55756446     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19406496

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 26, 1863

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEWBERN

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Greene

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55756448

NAID File Unit: 55756446

Microform: M1993

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