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Dixon, Limas – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Limas Dixon – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38849389   NAID File Unit: 38849386     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19422138

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: Abbeville

Town born: ABBEVILLE

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38849389

NAID File Unit: 38849386

Microform: M1817

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