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Downen, William P – Age 35, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William P Downen – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38343128   NAID File Unit: 38343126     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482870

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: June 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: COLUMBUS

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Bertie

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38343128

NAID File Unit: 38343126

Microform: M1818

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