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Hood, John – Age 24, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Hood – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38387370   NAID File Unit: 38387367     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485176

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 14, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: Franklin

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38387370

NAID File Unit: 38387367

Microform: M1818

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