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Dickson, Thornton – Age 45, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Thornton Dickson – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55521667   NAID File Unit: 55521665     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19463997

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Grand Gulf

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Fairfax

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55521667

NAID File Unit: 55521665

Microform: M2000

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