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Johnson, David – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

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

NAID: 39079332   NAID File Unit: 39079329     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19406039

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 28, 1863

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: Salem

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39079332

NAID File Unit: 39079329

Microform: M1821

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