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Johnson, William – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William Johnson – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38936475   NAID File Unit: 38936472     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19449248

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 27,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston 6

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Rochester

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: brown

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38936475

NAID File Unit: 38936472

Microform: M1817

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