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Wade, Dorsey – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Dorsey Wade – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55536576   NAID File Unit: 55536574     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464740

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: GRAND GULF

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Claiborne

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55536576

NAID File Unit: 55536574

Microform: M2000

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