James S. Collins

Representing: Union

G.A.R Post

Custer Post #6 Pierce Co. WA

Unit History

44th Missouri Infantry G

Family History

Created by Brian

James S Collins

Birth: 10 Sep 1846
Missouri, USA
Death: 15 Jan 1934 (aged 87)
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA
Burial: Oakwood Hill Cemetery

Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA

Memorial ID

Born in Caldwell County, Missouri. Enlisted in the 44th Missouri Infantry for one year at Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri. Mustered in as a Private in Company G at St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri on 9 Sep 1864. Absent without leave as of 14 Dec 1864. Returned 16 Jan 1865 under charges. On 3 Apr 1865 restored to duty without loss. Mustered out at Benton Barracks, Missouri. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Served the Post as Quartermaster Sergeant in 1911 and 1912 and Commander in 1929. Died in Tacoma, Washington. He is buried in a G.A.R. section of the cemetery. His headstone indicates that his year of birth was 1846, contradicting his death certificate and pension records which list 1847 as his year of birth.

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