(Copied from Registers of Enlistments in the United States Army 1798-1914, which I viewed on microfilm at the National Archives in the early 1980s--WJA)

Enlistment record of Jacob Auckerman

Enlisted Sept. 22, 1891 for 5 years at Hamilton, Ohio
Born Adams County, Ohio
Age 22 years, 10 months
Occupation Laborer
Hair Brown
Eyes Blue
Complexion Fair
Height 5'8"
Joined 6th Infantry, Company F
Discharged Sept. 21, 1896; exp. of serv.; Ft. Thomas, Ky.; Pvt.; excl.
 
Enlisted Sept. 22, 1896 for 3 years at Ft. Thomas, Ky.
Born Adams County, Ohio
Age 27
Occupation Soldier
Hair Brown
Eyes Blue
Complexion Fair
Height 5'9"
Joined 6th Infantry, Company F; second enlistment, last served in 6th Infantry, Company F; discharged 9/21/1896
Discharged Sept. 21, 1899 at Dumagneta, P.I. [Philippines Islands]; exp. serv.; Corpl.; exclt.
 
Enlisted Sept. 22, 1899 for 3 years at Dumagnata, P.I.
Born Adams County, Ohio
Age 30
Occupation Soldier
Hair Dark brown
Eyes Blue
Complexion Fair
Height 5'9"
Joined 6th Infantry, Company F; last served in 6th Infantry, Company F; discharged 9/21/1899
Discharged Sept. 21, 1902 at Ft. Riley, Kans.; exp. serv.; Copl.; excelt.
 
Enlisted Sept. 22, 1902 for 3 years at Ft. Riley, Kans.
Born Adams Co., Ohio
Age 33
Occupation Soldier
Hair Dark brown
Eyes Blue
Complexion Fair
Height 5'9"
Joined 6th Infantry, Company H; last served in 6th Infantry, Company H; discharged 9/21/1902
Discharged Dec. 15, 1904 at Ft. Leavenworth, Kans. Per G.O. 50, Dept. MO 04; Sgt. exclt.
 
Enlisted Dec. 16, 1904 for 3 years at Ft. Leavenworth, Kans.
Born Locust Grove, Ohio
Age 36
Occupation Soldier
Hair Dark brown
Eyes Blue
Complexion Fair
Height 5'9"
Joined 6th Infantry, Company H; # of enlistment: 5; last service: Company H, 6th Infantry; discharged 12/15/1904
Discharged Dec. 15, 1907 at Ft. Lincoln, N.D.; exp. Serv.; excl. h. & f.
 
Enlisted Dec. 16, 1907; Lincoln, N.D.; 3 yrs.
Born Locust Grove, Ohio
Age 39
Occupation Soldier
Hair Light brown
Eyes Blue
Complexion Fair
Height 5' 9"
Joined 6 Inf., Co. H; # of enlist: 6; last service H 6 Inf. 12.15.07
Discharged Dec. 15, 1910 at Camp Keithley, P.I.; exp. serv.; Color Sergt.; Excellent h+f
 
Enlisted Dec. 16, 1910; Camp Keithley, P.I. by Lt. Smith; 3 yrs.
Born same
Age 42
Occupation Soldier
Hair Lt brown
Eyes Blue
Complexion Fair
Height 5' 9"
Joined NCO 6 Inf.; # of enlist: 7; last service NCO 6 Inf. 12.15.10
Discharged Dec. 15, 1913; Presidior S.F., Cal.; ELT (?); Color Sgt., Excellent h+f
 

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