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Johnson, Joseph – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Johnson – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56941581   NAID File Unit: 56941577     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19405833

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 10, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Watertown

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Lewistown PA

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56941581

NAID File Unit: 56941577

Microform: M1824

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