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Johnson, Peter – Age 24, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Peter Johnson – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38800042   NAID File Unit: 38800040     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19405160

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 25, 1865

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Brooklyn

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38800042

NAID File Unit: 38800040

Microform: M1817

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