Born in Ireland_Son of Wm. Collins_by occupation a Laborer_Married_At the age of 23 years on Aug. 7, 1862, enlisted for 3 years in 1st Reg. Massachusetts Vol. Cavalry in Company “H”. Rank Private with no subsequent changes.
He participated in all the operations of his Reg. till August 1864, when he was taken ill of typhoid fever. He died in {Harswood} Hospital, Washington, Sept. 19, 1864.
Collins was always faithful to duty. Was never furloughed, and never sick till his fatal illness.]]>