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Johnson, Bannister – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Bannister Johnson – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55583609   NAID File Unit: 55583607     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19466359

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CORINTH

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: NASHVILLE

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55583609

NAID File Unit: 55583607

Microform: M2000

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