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Johnson, Benjamin – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Benjamin Johnson – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

NAID: 39079254   NAID File Unit: 39079252     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19405919

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: GREENVILLE

Residence

State born: Minnesota (Minn. or Mn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 39079254

NAID File Unit: 39079252

Microform: M1821

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