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Dorsey, John – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

John Dorsey – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38903145   NAID File Unit: 38903142     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19438686

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 9, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: camp nelson

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Scott

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38903145

NAID File Unit: 38903142

Microform: M1817

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