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Downing, George W – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 9th US Colored Infantry, Den-El

George W Downing – 9th US Colored Infantry, Den-El

NAID: 39095804   NAID File Unit: 39095801     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, Den-El

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19412635

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 18, 1863

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Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Accomack

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Occupation: Farm h

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 43/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Wool

Record Info

NAID: 39095804

NAID File Unit: 39095801

Microform: M1821

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