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Wood, Henry W – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Henry W Wood – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38815126   NAID File Unit: 38815124     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19412070

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 5, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: JAMAICA

Residence

State born: West Indies

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38815126

NAID File Unit: 38815124

Microform: M1817

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