User:Walking carpet/George E. Dixon

George E. Dixon (? - February 17, 1864) was a lieutenant in the Confederate Army in the American Civil War. He is best known as the commander of the H.L. Hunley during its mission to sink the USS Housatonic, but also is also known to have served in the Battle of Shiloh.

Lt. Dixon's remains were excavated from the Hunley in 2001, as well as those of the other seven crew members. All eight men received a final burial on April 17, 2004 in Magnolia Cemetary in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.