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Townsend, Daniel – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Daniel Townsend – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42474255   NAID File Unit: 42474253     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19426669

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HUNTSVILLE

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42474255

NAID File Unit: 42474253

Microform: M1822

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