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Collins, Jessie – Age 29, Year: 1863 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Jessie Collins – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45790455   NAID File Unit: 45790452     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19416002

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 29, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fernandina

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: AUGUSTA

Occupation: Painter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Gray

Hair color: Brown

Record Info

NAID: 45790455

NAID File Unit: 45790452

Microform: M1823

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