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Banks, Alexander – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Alexander Banks – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35816187   NAID File Unit: 35816184     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19400050

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 2, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Masons Island

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: New Berne

Occupation: Coachman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 35816187

NAID File Unit: 35816184

Microform: M1819

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