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Foster, Thomas – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Thomas Foster – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53618405   NAID File Unit: 53618403     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19419547

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 24, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WATERFORD

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 53618405

NAID File Unit: 53618403

Microform: M1994

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