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Woods, Willis – Age 35, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

Willis Woods – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

NAID: 38418546   NAID File Unit: 38418534     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19487189

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Edwards Station

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38418546

NAID File Unit: 38418534

Microform: M1818

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