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Dumpson, John – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

John Dumpson – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45758296   NAID File Unit: 45758294     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19403648

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 12, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Jamaica

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Long Island

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 71/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45758296

NAID File Unit: 45758294

Microform: M1823

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