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Dixon, Nelson – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Nelson Dixon – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42517863   NAID File Unit: 42517861     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19443835

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 9, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Circleville

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: Hocking

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42517863

NAID File Unit: 42517861

Microform: M1822

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