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Collins, Spencer – Age 45, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Spencer Collins – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38427309   NAID File Unit: 38427307     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487715

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 16,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Wilkinson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38427309

NAID File Unit: 38427307

Microform: M1818

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