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Downing, Henry – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Henry Downing – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42487911   NAID File Unit: 42487907     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19433211

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarks

Residence

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

County born: Christian

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42487911

NAID File Unit: 42487907

Microform: M1822

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