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Foster, Edward – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Edward Foster – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55390984   NAID File Unit: 55390982     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19432422

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Wisconsin (Wis. or Wisc.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: JANESVILLE

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55390984

NAID File Unit: 55390982

Microform: M2000

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