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Wright, Dorsey – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Dorsey Wright – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38815333   NAID File Unit: 38815331     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19412109

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: November 10, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Buffalo

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Clarence

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38815333

NAID File Unit: 38815331

Microform: M1817

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