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Foster, James – Age 14, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

James Foster – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38734651   NAID File Unit: 38734648     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500518

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 4, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Nashville

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 14

Height: 5’ 11/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38734651

NAID File Unit: 38734648

Microform: M1818

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