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Townsend, Alexander – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Alexander Townsend – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42474228   NAID File Unit: 42474226     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19426661

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 24, 1864

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Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42474228

NAID File Unit: 42474226

Microform: M1822

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