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Johnson, William – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Johnson – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38390944   NAID File Unit: 38390927     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485404

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 27, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Col'd

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38390944

NAID File Unit: 38390927

Microform: M1818

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