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Foster, Monroe – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Monroe Foster – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38823678   NAID File Unit: 38823676     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19413941

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 17, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: newport news

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Matthews

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38823678

NAID File Unit: 38823676

Microform: M1817

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