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Jerdon, William A – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

William A Jerdon – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55824777   NAID File Unit: 55824774     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19430506

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland

County born: St. Mary's County

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: dark

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55824777

NAID File Unit: 55824774

Microform: M1993

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