Remembering Them Forever (RTF)!

Military Information:

• US Army
• Deceased
• QR Code
• PVT (Private)
• Indian Campaigns
• Cemetery: Seminole Indian Scouts, Brackettville, Kinney County, Texas
• 1-Alpha List
• US Indian Scouts

Bio:

Private Joe Dixie is the Scout of the Day.

Joe Dixie was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Mexico. He had black eyes, black hair, and a copper complexion. He was 5’7”. He first enlisted when he was 18 years old.

He completed 5 enlistments, serving from August 15, 1870 to December 5, 1872. He was stationed at Fort Duncan and served under Major Bliss. He was dishonorably discharged.

There was a general court martial 072, Department of Texas. The surname was given by Major Bliss at Dixie’s initial enlistment. He was one of the first Seminole Negro Indian Scouts who were mustered in August 1870.