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Johnson, Benjamin – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Johnson – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55885973   NAID File Unit: 55885971     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19449153

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Georgia (Ga.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: ROME

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: CHARLESTON

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 55885973

NAID File Unit: 55885971

Microform: M1993

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