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Collins, Benjamin – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Benjamin Collins – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35820886   NAID File Unit: 35820883     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19402123

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 17, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Masons Island

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Hagerstown

Occupation: Coachman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: black scar on back of right hand

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 35820886

NAID File Unit: 35820883

Microform: M1819

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