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Johnson, Samuel J – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

Samuel J Johnson – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

NAID: 39079725   NAID File Unit: 39079723     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19406193

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WEST CHESTER

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania

County born: Mifflin

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39079725

NAID File Unit: 39079723

Microform: M1821

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