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Johnston, Samuel – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Samuel Johnston – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38350546   NAID File Unit: 38350544     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483230

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: October 11, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Hickman

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38350546

NAID File Unit: 38350544

Microform: M1818

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