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Downs, John M – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

John M Downs – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53617068   NAID File Unit: 53617065     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19419023

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 31, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: philadelphia

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: York

Town born: 

Occupation: Hostler

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Curly Black

Record Info

NAID: 53617068

NAID File Unit: 53617065

Microform: M1994

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