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Downs, Owen – Age 42, Year: 1865 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Owen Downs – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53617090   NAID File Unit: 53617088     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19419031

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 13, 1865

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newark

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

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: 53617090

NAID File Unit: 53617088

Microform: M1994

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