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Jenkins, Silas – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Silas Jenkins – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53599663   NAID File Unit: 53599661     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19414048

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Alexandria

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53599663

NAID File Unit: 53599661

Microform: M1994

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