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Collins, James – Age 42, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

James Collins – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38792613   NAID File Unit: 38792602     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19401577

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 2, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newport News

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Accomack

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38792613

NAID File Unit: 38792602

Microform: M1817

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