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Dorsey, James – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

James Dorsey – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38929053   NAID File Unit: 38929051     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19446872

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 28, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Taunton

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Maryland City

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38929053

NAID File Unit: 38929051

Microform: M1817

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