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Wood, Benjamin – Age 43, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Wood – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42476878   NAID File Unit: 42476875     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19427775

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 7, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Shelbyville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Barren

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 42476878

NAID File Unit: 42476875

Microform: M1822

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