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Woodward, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

John Woodward – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38815257   NAID File Unit: 38815255     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19412123

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 4, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Jamaica

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38815257

NAID File Unit: 38815255

Microform: M1817

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