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Foster, James – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

James Foster – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55882445   NAID File Unit: 55882443     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19448037

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: Humphreys

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55882445

NAID File Unit: 55882443

Microform: M1993

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