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Jones, John B – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

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

NAID: 39080087   NAID File Unit: 39080084     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19406366

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 23, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pottsville

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Port Carbon

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39080087

NAID File Unit: 39080084

Microform: M1821

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