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Wood, George – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

George Wood – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38270490   NAID File Unit: 38270487     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19478279

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 24, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Hamilton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: yellow

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38270490

NAID File Unit: 38270487

Microform: M1818

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