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Dorsey, Coleman – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

Coleman Dorsey – 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

NAID: 39073632   NAID File Unit: 39073630     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19403101

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 13, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CARLISLE

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Harford

Town born: 

Occupation: Minister

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39073632

NAID File Unit: 39073630

Microform: M1821

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