R.W. Johnson enlisted June 10, 1861 at Statesboro in the 9th Georgia Vols. He transferred to Co. B of the 7th Regiment, Georgia Cavalry on March 14, 1864.
Pvt. Johnson was present on the September/October roll.
On April 17, 1865 he was received by U.S. forces and sent to City Point, Va. He requested to go to Keywest Florida and was provided transportation.