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Collins, John – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

John Collins – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55520791   NAID File Unit: 55520788     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19463958

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 4, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Rocky Springs

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55520791

NAID File Unit: 55520788

Microform: M2000

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