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Dixon, Benjamin – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Benjamin Dixon – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55521723   NAID File Unit: 55521721     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464013

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 2, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55521723

NAID File Unit: 55521721

Microform: M2000

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