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Williams, Dixon – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Dixon Williams – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38813862   NAID File Unit: 38813858     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19411645

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Nansemond

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38813862

NAID File Unit: 38813858

Microform: M1817

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