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Townsend, William – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

William Townsend – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38839838   NAID File Unit: 38839836     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19418009

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 6, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Easton

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: La.

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 13/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38839838

NAID File Unit: 38839836

Microform: M1817

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