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Downey, Joseph – Age 28, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Joseph Downey – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38956895   NAID File Unit: 38956892     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19455627

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 21, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38956895

NAID File Unit: 38956892

Microform: M1817

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