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Dixon, Benjamin – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Dixon – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53616907   NAID File Unit: 53616904     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19418968

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 25, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 41

Height: 5’ 71/2“

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

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Curly Black

Record Info

NAID: 53616907

NAID File Unit: 53616904

Microform: M1994

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