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Johnson, Benjamin – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 28th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Johnson – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57005031   NAID File Unit: 57005028     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19431415

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Ellicott Mills

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Ellicott Mills

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57005031

NAID File Unit: 57005028

Microform: M1824

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