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Johnson, Nelson – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

Nelson Johnson – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

NAID: 39079675   NAID File Unit: 39079672     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19406191

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 13, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Evansville

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 39079675

NAID File Unit: 39079672

Microform: M1821

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