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Johnston, William – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

William Johnston – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

NAID: 39079878   NAID File Unit: 39079876     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19406286

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: November 1, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39079878

NAID File Unit: 39079876

Microform: M1821

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