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Dorsey, James – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

James Dorsey – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55784375   NAID File Unit: 55784373     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19415907

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 1, 1863

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55784375

NAID File Unit: 55784373

Microform: M1993

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