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Johnson, Griffen – Age 15, Year: 1864 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Griffen Johnson – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55396380   NAID File Unit: 55396377     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19434083

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Goodrichs Landing

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Greenville

Occupation: Musician

Physical Characteristics

Age: 15

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55396380

NAID File Unit: 55396377

Microform: M2000

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