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Wood, Bright – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Bright Wood – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38922215   NAID File Unit: 38922212     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19445071

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 2

Enlisted date:  ,

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

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

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38922215

NAID File Unit: 38922212

Microform: M1817

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