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Collins, Franklin – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Franklin Collins – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38281126   NAID File Unit: 38281124     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19479062

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 26, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Corinth

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Pontotoc

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38281126

NAID File Unit: 38281124

Microform: M1818

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