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Johnston, Alexander – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Alexander Johnston – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55886229   NAID File Unit: 55886227     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19449245

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clifton

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Lauderdale

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 101/2“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55886229

NAID File Unit: 55886227

Microform: M1993

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