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Foster, Wesley – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Wesley Foster – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55391065   NAID File Unit: 55391063     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19432488

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 19, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Claiborne

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55391065

NAID File Unit: 55391063

Microform: M2000

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