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Foster, Thomas B – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Thomas B Foster – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38823716   NAID File Unit: 38823714     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19413925

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: FORT MONROE

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: SUFFOLK

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38823716

NAID File Unit: 38823714

Microform: M1817

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