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Collins, Alfred – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Alfred Collins – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38375234   NAID File Unit: 38375232     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484573

Company: L

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Nelson

Town born: 

Occupation: Hack. driver

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 6’ 1/2“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38375234

NAID File Unit: 38375232

Microform: M1818

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