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Collins, William – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

William Collins – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38847960   NAID File Unit: 38847958     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19421506

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 12, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Woodville

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Colored

Record Info

NAID: 38847960

NAID File Unit: 38847958

Microform: M1817

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