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Johnson, Richard – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Richard Johnson – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38909446   NAID File Unit: 38909443     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19440471

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 24, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Lincoln

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38909446

NAID File Unit: 38909443

Microform: M1817

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