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Jenkins, Washington – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Washington Jenkins – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42523545   NAID File Unit: 42523543     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19445649

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Stevenson

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Giles

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 113/4“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42523545

NAID File Unit: 42523543

Microform: M1822

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