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Johnson, Richard – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Richard Johnson – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38800078   NAID File Unit: 38800074     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19405171

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 24, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: Little Chester

Occupation: Butcher

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38800078

NAID File Unit: 38800074

Microform: M1817

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