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Dickson, James – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Dickson – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38429315   NAID File Unit: 38429313     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487864

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: England

County born: 

Town born: Manchester

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 38429315

NAID File Unit: 38429313

Microform: M1818

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