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Johnson, Miles – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Miles Johnson – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38799997   NAID File Unit: 38799995     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19405150

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Nansemond

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38799997

NAID File Unit: 38799995

Microform: M1817

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