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Wood, George R – Age 44, Year: 1865 – 17th US Colored Infantry

George R Wood – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42536931   NAID File Unit: 42536928     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19449604

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 16, 1865

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: St. Joseph

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Clark

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42536931

NAID File Unit: 42536928

Microform: M1822

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