Thomas Collins

Sgt., 36th Pa. Infantry (7th Pa. Reserves), Company G

Held as POW at Andersonville

Mustered into service July 27, 1861, in Washington, D.C., at age 20, a silversmith. Promoted to corporal April 1, 1863, to sergeant Aug. 1, 1863. Captured May 5, 1864, at Wilderness. Held at Andersonville. Released Dec. 11, 1864. Entered Camp Discharge Feb. 21, 1865. Discharged Feb. 25, 1865.