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Dorsey, Jackson – Age 44, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Jackson Dorsey – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38429843   NAID File Unit: 38429841     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487854

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: NATCHEZ

Occupation: cook

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38429843

NAID File Unit: 38429841

Microform: M1818

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