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Foster, Rufus – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 14th US Colored Infantry

Rufus Foster – 14th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42412927   NAID File Unit: 42412925     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  14 infantry

ID: 19403887

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: GALLATIN

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Smith

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42412927

NAID File Unit: 42412925

Microform: M1822

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