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Woodridge, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

John Woodridge – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38922391   NAID File Unit: 38922388     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19445114

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Louisville

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: Louisville

Occupation: House Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38922391

NAID File Unit: 38922388

Microform: M1817

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