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| Pvt. Japhet Collins, Co. D, 12th Texas Cavalry Parson's Brigade (4th Texas Dragoons) In September 1861 Japhet Collins enlisted in the 4th Texas Dragoons near Waxahachie. Collins is dressed in civilian clothing and wears a military-style forage cap. Like the other volunteers in his unit, he provided his own horse and supplied his own weapons. He is equipped with a British-made Bowie knife and a Model 1851 Colt "Navy" revolver. His wartime service was mainly spent in Arkansas and Louisiana, and included scouting, raiding and stalking draft dodgers. Collins participated in numerous battles and engagements in the Louisiana bayou country. In February 1865 he returned to Texas with his regiment. He was paroled at Brenham in September 1865. - Courtesy of Hallowed Grounds FB Page - |
