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Jenkins, William – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 21st US Colored Infantry

William Jenkins – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45798687   NAID File Unit: 45798684     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19418606

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 15, 1864

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HILTON HEAD

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: Beaufort

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45798687

NAID File Unit: 45798684

Microform: M1823

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