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Winston, Jessey – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Jessey Winston – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55646834   NAID File Unit: 55646812     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19469231

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CORINTH

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55646834

NAID File Unit: 55646812

Microform: M2000

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