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Collins, William – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

William Collins – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35820910   NAID File Unit: 35820907     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19402127

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Mason's Island

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Adams

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 93/4“

Complexion: dark mulatto large scar on top of right foot

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 35820910

NAID File Unit: 35820907

Microform: M1819

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