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Dorsey, Decatur – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Decatur Dorsey – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55850404   NAID File Unit: 55850402     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19437968

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: March 22,

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Howard

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Griffe or Griff

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55850404

NAID File Unit: 55850402

Microform: M1993

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