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Dorsey, Edward – Age 31, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Edward Dorsey – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35822703   NAID File Unit: 35822701     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19402989

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 8, 1863

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Montgomery

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 41/4“

Complexion: Black 2 small scars on forehead

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 35822703

NAID File Unit: 35822701

Microform: M1819

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