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Foster, Henry – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Henry Foster – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22253952   NAID File Unit: 22253950     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19471913

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 31, 1863

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 51/8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22253952

NAID File Unit: 22253950

Microform: M1818

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