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Dorson, Alexander – Age 32, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Alexander Dorson – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38849576   NAID File Unit: 38849574     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19422271

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Skipwith's Landing

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Meriwether

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 37

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38849576

NAID File Unit: 38849574

Microform: M1817

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