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Johnson, Elijah – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Elijah Johnson – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55526520   NAID File Unit: 55526518     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464205

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 4,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Warrenton

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Warren

Town born: 

Occupation: Field Hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55526520

NAID File Unit: 55526518

Microform: M2000

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