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Johnston, Alexander – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Alexander Johnston – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22313351   NAID File Unit: 22313348     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19474962

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Avoyelles

Town born: 

Occupation: Harness maker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 22313351

NAID File Unit: 22313348

Microform: M1818

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