Back to all Post

Collins, George W – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

George W Collins – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

NAID: 39071736   NAID File Unit: 39071733     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19402158

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 28, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PHILADELPHIA

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: SEAFORD

Occupation: Driver

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 111/8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39071736

NAID File Unit: 39071733

Microform: M1821

Have your own Civil War Ancestor story to share?

The museum invites descendants of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) to publicly present their family members’ ancestral information on the first Saturday of each month.

Learn how you can share