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Foster, Henry – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Henry Foster – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55851786   NAID File Unit: 55851784     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19438447

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 24,

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Baltimore City

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Baltimore

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Griffe or Griff

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55851786

NAID File Unit: 55851784

Microform: M1993

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