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Dotson, Henry – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Henry Dotson – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42517982   NAID File Unit: 42517980     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19443915

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Ashton Mills

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Williamson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

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: 42517982

NAID File Unit: 42517980

Microform: M1822

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