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Foster, Jefferson – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 51st US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

Jefferson Foster – 51st US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

NAID: 55491936   NAID File Unit: 55491934     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 51st US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

Regiment:  51 infantry

ID: 19461807

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 4, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Yazoo

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55491936

NAID File Unit: 55491934

Microform: M2000

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