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Downs, Horace – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Horace Downs – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55850764   NAID File Unit: 55850761     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19438079

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 29,

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Anne Arundel

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Anne Arundel

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55850764

NAID File Unit: 55850761

Microform: M1993

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