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Collins, William – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

William Collins – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

NAID: 39071815   NAID File Unit: 39071813     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19402165

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 14, 1863

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: SMYRNA

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: Sussex

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 39071815

NAID File Unit: 39071813

Microform: M1821

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