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Foster, Edward – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 25th US Colored Infantry

Edward Foster – 25th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45908689   NAID File Unit: 45908687     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 25th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  25 infantry

ID: 19456886

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 7, 1864

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Providence

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Philadelphia

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45908689

NAID File Unit: 45908687

Microform: M1823

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