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Townsend, Alexander – Age 54, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Alexander Townsend – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38971459   NAID File Unit: 38971456     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458586

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BOWLING GREEN

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Rockingham

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 54

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38971459

NAID File Unit: 38971456

Microform: M1817

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