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Dorkins, William – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 9th US Colored Infantry, Den-El

William Dorkins – 9th US Colored Infantry, Den-El

NAID: 39095526   NAID File Unit: 39095523     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, Den-El

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19412573

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 23, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Calvert

Enlisted town: Island Creek

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Calvert

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39095526

NAID File Unit: 39095523

Microform: M1821

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