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Foster, Ebenson – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Ebenson Foster – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55882420   NAID File Unit: 55882418     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19448020

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Athens

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Morgan

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55882420

NAID File Unit: 55882418

Microform: M1993

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