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Dixon, Henry – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Henry Dixon – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45791586   NAID File Unit: 45791583     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19416280

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 11, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Portsmouth

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Newark

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 11/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45791586

NAID File Unit: 45791583

Microform: M1823

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