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Dobson, Verge – Age 16, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Verge Dobson – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42517886   NAID File Unit: 42517883     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19443896

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Williamson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: dark

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 42517886

NAID File Unit: 42517883

Microform: M1822

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