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Johnston, John – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Johnston – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38486160   NAID File Unit: 38486158     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490516

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cliffton

Residence

State born: 

County born: 

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38486160

NAID File Unit: 38486158

Microform: M1818

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