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Johnson, Benjamin – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

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

NAID: 39079281   NAID File Unit: 39079279     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19405926

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 15, 1865

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: TERRE HAUTE

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: Lagrange

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 39079281

NAID File Unit: 39079279

Microform: M1821

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