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Collins, Lafayette A – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 18th US Colored Infantry

Lafayette A Collins – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42551624   NAID File Unit: 42551620     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19453804

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 2, 1863

Enlisted state: Kansas (Kans. or Kan.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Wyandott

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Madison

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Light Brown (L or Li Brn)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 42551624

NAID File Unit: 42551620

Microform: M1822

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