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Collins, Rafael – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 10th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Rafael Collins – 10th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38520485   NAID File Unit: 38520483     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  10 artillery

ID: 19492122

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 6, 1864

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Orleans

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Natchitoches

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38520485

NAID File Unit: 38520483

Microform: M1818

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