Born in Canton, Conn._Son of Eli Dickinson,_by occupation a Blacksmith,_Unmarried,_at the age of 30 enlisted for nine months in the 46th Regiment of Infantry, Mass. Vols. Company D._Mustered into service September 25th, 1862.
Appointed 8th corporal at the organization of the company. From the formation of the company until their arrival at Baltimore, Md._Dickinson participated in all duties and movements,_Goldsboro Expedition, Trent Road reconnoissances, at Plymouth, and Gum Swamp Expedition.
When the regiment started on the march from Baltimore through Maryland, he was sick and remained behind in his quarters and off duty.
Returned from Baltimore, via Boston, with the sick and convalescents, arriving July 22nd, under orders to report on the arrival of the regiment.
Mustered out of service, July 29th, 1863, at Springfield, Mass.
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