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Johnston, William H – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

William H Johnston – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35829149   NAID File Unit: 35829146     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19406150

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 19, 1863

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Anne Arundel

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 35829149

NAID File Unit: 35829146

Microform: M1819

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