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Dorsey, Robert – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Robert Dorsey – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38794317   NAID File Unit: 38794314     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19402290

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 4, 1865

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Thomkinsville

Residence

State born: District of Columbia

County born: 

Town born: washington

Occupation: Hackman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Wooly

Record Info

NAID: 38794317

NAID File Unit: 38794314

Microform: M1817

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