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

Edward Foster – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22310159   NAID File Unit: 22310157     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19474846

Company: 

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: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 22310159

NAID File Unit: 22310157

Microform: M1818

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