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Foster, James A – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

James A Foster – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38904327   NAID File Unit: 38904325     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19439063

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 12, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: GREENSBURG

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Lewis

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 101/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38904327

NAID File Unit: 38904325

Microform: M1817

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