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Townsend, Osborn – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Osborn Townsend – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38411625   NAID File Unit: 38411622     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486727

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 23, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Xenia

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Fair

Eye color: Grey

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38411625

NAID File Unit: 38411622

Microform: M1818

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