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Dorsey, Lewis – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Lewis Dorsey – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55850590   NAID File Unit: 55850588     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19438048

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 23,

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Frederick

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Frederick

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 1/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55850590

NAID File Unit: 55850588

Microform: M1993

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