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Dobson, Archy – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Archy Dobson – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38478078   NAID File Unit: 38478075     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490068

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Crittenden

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Cumberland

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38478078

NAID File Unit: 38478075

Microform: M1818

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