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Downing, Henry – Age 35, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Henry Downing – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38578919   NAID File Unit: 38578916     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19492813

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 24,

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: PATERSON

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: African

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38578919

NAID File Unit: 38578916

Microform: M1818

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