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Dickson, Westley – Age 37, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Westley Dickson – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38429428   NAID File Unit: 38429426     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487836

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Falkins

Town born: 

Occupation: Gardener

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 53/4“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38429428

NAID File Unit: 38429426

Microform: M1818

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