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Foster, Hines – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Hines Foster – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38904306   NAID File Unit: 38904303     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19439058

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 27, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Louisville

Residence

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

County born: Nelson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Blue (Blu)

Hair color: Yellow

Record Info

NAID: 38904306

NAID File Unit: 38904303

Microform: M1817

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