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Johnson, George – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

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

NAID: 39079423   NAID File Unit: 39079420     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19406026

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 26, 1863

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 3rd District

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Stroudsburg

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

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: 39079423

NAID File Unit: 39079420

Microform: M1821

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