Robert Dixon
American World War II veteran
About Robert Dixon
Lived 1921 – 2024 (aged 103). Robert Dixon was an American.
Robert Walter Dixon (September 11, 1921 – November 15, 2024) was an American World War II veteran who was the last surviving member of the U.S. Army’s all-Black regiment known as the Buffalo Soldiers.
Early life Dixon was born in Manhattan.
Personal life and death By 1977, Dixon was married to Georgia Bryant. He and Georgia each had children from previous marriages.
Dixon died at a rehabilitation center located near Albany, New York, on November 15, 2024, at the age of 103.
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Who was Robert Dixon?
American World War II veteran (1921-2024)
When was Robert Dixon born?
Robert Dixon was born on 11 September 1921.
When did Robert Dixon die?
Robert Dixon died on 15 November 2024.
What nationality was Robert Dixon?
Robert Dixon was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Dixon (soldier)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Dixon. https://biography.guide/robert-dixon-1921/
MLA: "Robert Dixon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-dixon-1921/.
Chicago: "Robert Dixon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-dixon-1921/.
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