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Martin, Jackson – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Jackson Martin – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42525990   NAID File Unit: 42525987     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19446224

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 2

Enlisted date: December 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Nashville

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Jackson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42525990

NAID File Unit: 42525987

Microform: M1822

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