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Sorrell, Edward – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

Edward Sorrell – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46291720   NAID File Unit: 46291711     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19411606

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 2, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Brooklyn

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Baltimore

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46291720

NAID File Unit: 46291711

Microform: M1992

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