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Johnston, Sandy – Age 24, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Sandy Johnston – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53599901   NAID File Unit: 53599899     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19414045

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 24, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Baltimore

Occupation: R.R. Man

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53599901

NAID File Unit: 53599899

Microform: M1994

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