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Brainard, Dorsey – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Dorsey Brainard – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

NAID: 39068797   NAID File Unit: 39068793     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400717

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 26, 1863

Enlisted state: New York

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Utica

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39068797

NAID File Unit: 39068793

Microform: M1821

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