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Johnston, Samuel – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

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

NAID: 22313396   NAID File Unit: 22313393     Microform: M1818

Military Service

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

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19474989

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 6, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Black River

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22313396

NAID File Unit: 22313393

Microform: M1818

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