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Foster, Benjamin – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Foster – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55786453   NAID File Unit: 55786451     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19416386

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hampton

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Eastern Shore

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55786453

NAID File Unit: 55786451

Microform: M1993

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