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Towswell, William – Age 16, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Towswell – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38319372   NAID File Unit: 38319370     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481965

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MEMPHIS

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Wickliff

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38319372

NAID File Unit: 38319370

Microform: M1818

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