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Johnson, William – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Johnson – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38390958   NAID File Unit: 38390956     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485410

Company: L

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 15, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Carriage driver

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 38390958

NAID File Unit: 38390956

Microform: M1818

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