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Foster, Richard – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 51st US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

Richard Foster – 51st US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

NAID: 55491957   NAID File Unit: 55491955     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 51st US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

Regiment:  51 infantry

ID: 19461814

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 20, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clinton

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Tallahatchie

Town born: 

Occupation: House Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Dark Brown (D or Dk Brn)

Eye color: Dark Brown (D or Dk Brn)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55491957

NAID File Unit: 55491955

Microform: M2000

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