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Woods, Charles – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Charles Woods – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42537046   NAID File Unit: 42537043     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19449591

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 28, 1865

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: JACKSONVILLE

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Cold

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42537046

NAID File Unit: 42537043

Microform: M1822

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