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Johnson, Alexander – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Alexander Johnson – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38909277   NAID File Unit: 38909274     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19440421

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP NELSON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Shelby

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38909277

NAID File Unit: 38909274

Microform: M1817

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