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Woods, Silas – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Silas Woods – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42537108   NAID File Unit: 42537106     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19449651

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 3, 1863

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Giles

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

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: 42537108

NAID File Unit: 42537106

Microform: M1822

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