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Johnson, William I – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 26th US Colored Infantry

William I Johnson – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56941901   NAID File Unit: 56941899     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19405947

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 15, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: new york city

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: LYNCHBURG

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56941901

NAID File Unit: 56941899

Microform: M1824

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