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Banister, James – Age 31, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

James Banister – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38728959   NAID File Unit: 38728956     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500202

Company: 

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 16, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: Helena

Enlisted town: HELENA

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Orange

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38728959

NAID File Unit: 38728956

Microform: M1818

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