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Foster, William H – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 50th US Colored Infantry

William H Foster – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55424183   NAID File Unit: 55424180     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19449941

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 22, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Boone

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55424183

NAID File Unit: 55424180

Microform: M2000

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