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Dixon, John – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Dixon – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38342618   NAID File Unit: 38342616     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482882

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1862

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: August 4, 1862

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

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Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38342618

NAID File Unit: 38342616

Microform: M1818

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