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Dempsey, Willis – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Willis Dempsey – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55749281   NAID File Unit: 55749278     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19403029

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 11, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PORTSMOUTH

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: ELIZABETH CITY

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55749281

NAID File Unit: 55749278

Microform: M1993

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