5/12/1778, a Lt. Colonel under Col. Jethro Sumner.
1779, a Lt. Colonel under Col. Thomas Clark (5th NC Regiment).
Wounded at Stono Ferry, SC.
11/9/1779, appointed Inspector General of NC Militia.
In the Spring of 1780, Maj. Gen. Richard Caswell convinced BG Jethro Sumner to allow Lt. Col. Henry Dixon to accept a temporary command in the NC Militia - in the Caswell County Regiment.
Retained his commission as Lt. Col. and effectively commanded the 2nd NC Regiment (2/6/1782) since Col. Patten was still in captivity.
From Caswell County, NC.
Died 7/17/1782 in camp at Round O, SC.
| Enlisted | 1778 |
| Discharged | 1782 |
| Service | 4 years |
| Unit | 3rd NC Regiment |
| Role | Lt Col |
Monmouth (NJ), Stono Ferry (SC), Little Lynches Creek (SC), Camden (SC), Wetzall's Mill, Guilford Court House, Eutaw Springs (SC)
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