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Dixon, Robert – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Robert Dixon – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38849429   NAID File Unit: 38849427     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19422206

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: 20

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38849429

NAID File Unit: 38849427

Microform: M1817

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