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Johnson, Eli – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Eli Johnson – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35828440   NAID File Unit: 35828438     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19405780

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 19, 1863

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: District of Columbia

County born: 

Town born: Washington

Occupation: Gardener

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 41/4“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 35828440

NAID File Unit: 35828438

Microform: M1819

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