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Johnson, Riley – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Riley Johnson – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38800090   NAID File Unit: 38800088     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19405178

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newport News

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: Marietta

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

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: 38800090

NAID File Unit: 38800088

Microform: M1817

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