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Jones, John – Age 28, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

John Jones – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

NAID: 39080023   NAID File Unit: 39080021     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19406251

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 25, 1865

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Indianapolis

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Norfolk

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 51/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39080023

NAID File Unit: 39080021

Microform: M1821

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