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Johnson, William – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Johnson – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38390878   NAID File Unit: 38390874     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485423

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: NASHVILLE

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38390878

NAID File Unit: 38390874

Microform: M1818

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