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Dickson, John – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Dickson – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38429382   NAID File Unit: 38429380     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487873

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: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Nashville

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38429382

NAID File Unit: 38429380

Microform: M1818

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