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Shears, Jackson – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

Jackson Shears – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55834223   NAID File Unit: 55834220     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19433527

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Currituck

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55834223

NAID File Unit: 55834220

Microform: M1993

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