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Foster, Edward – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Edward Foster – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38734629   NAID File Unit: 38734627     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500513

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 2, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Nashville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Mecklenburg

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38734629

NAID File Unit: 38734627

Microform: M1818

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