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Wood, John A – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

John A Wood – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45879102   NAID File Unit: 45879099     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19446260

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 22, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Georgetown

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45879102

NAID File Unit: 45879099

Microform: M1823

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