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Downs, John – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

John Downs – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55817984   NAID File Unit: 55817982     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19428353

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Washington

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55817984

NAID File Unit: 55817982

Microform: M1993

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