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Dorson, James – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Dorson – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38429896   NAID File Unit: 38429894     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487879

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 8, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: BALTIMORE

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: dk brown

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38429896

NAID File Unit: 38429894

Microform: M1818

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