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Foster, John W E – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

John W E Foster – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55851802   NAID File Unit: 55851800     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19438450

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 23,

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: [blank]

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Queen Anne's

Town born: [blank]

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55851802

NAID File Unit: 55851800

Microform: M1993

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