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Dorsey, Benedict – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

Benedict Dorsey – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55817741   NAID File Unit: 55817739     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19428266

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Great Mills

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: St Mary's

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55817741

NAID File Unit: 55817739

Microform: M1993

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