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Foster, John – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

John Foster – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42489359   NAID File Unit: 42489357     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19433650

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: clarksville

Residence

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

County born: Logan

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42489359

NAID File Unit: 42489357

Microform: M1822

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