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Edwards, Collins – Age 45, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Collins Edwards – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22309253   NAID File Unit: 22309248     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19474815

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 6, 1864

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HILTON HEAD

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 22309253

NAID File Unit: 22309248

Microform: M1818

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