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Wood, William – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

William Wood – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42588411   NAID File Unit: 42588409     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19458431

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: St. Louis

Residence

State born: Jamaica

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 42588411

NAID File Unit: 42588409

Microform: M1822

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