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Dorsey, William S – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

William S Dorsey – 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

NAID: 39073687   NAID File Unit: 39073685     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19403129

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 24, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: AUBURN

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Wayne

Town born: 

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39073687

NAID File Unit: 39073685

Microform: M1821

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