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Townsend, William – Age 34, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

William Townsend – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42474474   NAID File Unit: 42474472     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19426782

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Athens

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Limestone

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42474474

NAID File Unit: 42474472

Microform: M1822

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