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Dixon, Big James – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Big James Dixon – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38849331   NAID File Unit: 38849329     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19422149

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: Abbeville

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 111/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38849331

NAID File Unit: 38849329

Microform: M1817

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