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Dickerson, Louis – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Louis Dickerson – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38956667   NAID File Unit: 38956664     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19455508

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bowling Green

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Todd

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38956667

NAID File Unit: 38956664

Microform: M1817

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