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Townsend, Joshua – Age 31, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Joshua Townsend – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45778744   NAID File Unit: 45778741     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19412928

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 28, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 1st Dist.

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Queens

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: 

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45778744

NAID File Unit: 45778741

Microform: M1823

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