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Dorsey, James – Age 42, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

James Dorsey – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46275577   NAID File Unit: 46275575     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19403426

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 2, 1864

Enlisted state: Connecticut (Conn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Trumbull

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Harrisburg

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46275577

NAID File Unit: 46275575

Microform: M1992

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