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Jerkins, Joseph – Age 43, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph Jerkins – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38389495   NAID File Unit: 38389493     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485338

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Pitt

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38389495

NAID File Unit: 38389493

Microform: M1818

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