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Johnson, Lewis – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Lewis Johnson – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38936317   NAID File Unit: 38936314     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19449181

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 2, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: NORFOLK

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: brown

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38936317

NAID File Unit: 38936314

Microform: M1817

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