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Collins, William – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

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

NAID: 39071800   NAID File Unit: 39071798     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19402164

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: Westchester

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: SMYRNA

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39071800

NAID File Unit: 39071798

Microform: M1821

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