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Downing, William – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 10th US Colored Infantry, Den-For

William Downing – 10th US Colored Infantry, Den-For

NAID: 39124016   NAID File Unit: 39124013     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Infantry, Den-For

Regiment:  10 infantry

ID: 19426083

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Graney Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Bell Haven

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39124016

NAID File Unit: 39124013

Microform: M1821

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