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Dorsey, Sampson – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Sampson Dorsey – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55521826   NAID File Unit: 55521824     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464005

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

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Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Madison

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Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55521826

NAID File Unit: 55521824

Microform: M2000

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