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Banks, Henry – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

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

NAID: 35816256   NAID File Unit: 35816253     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19400051

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Masons Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Richmond

Town born: Richmond

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 81/4“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 35816256

NAID File Unit: 35816253

Microform: M1819

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