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Collins, Benjamin A – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 22nd US Colored Infantry

Benjamin A Collins – 22nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45818924   NAID File Unit: 45818922     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 22nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  22 infantry

ID: 19428130

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: Philadelphia

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: Camden

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 45818924

NAID File Unit: 45818922

Microform: M1823

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