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Foster, Lewis – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Lewis Foster – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55362045   NAID File Unit: 55362042     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19419388

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1,

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lake Providence

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Henry

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

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: 55362045

NAID File Unit: 55362042

Microform: M2000

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