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Johnston, William – Age 34, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

William Johnston – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56972245   NAID File Unit: 56972243     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19416511

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: Cuyahoga

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Rockbridge

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56972245

NAID File Unit: 56972243

Microform: M1824

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