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Banks, Henry – Age 34, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Henry Banks – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38470694   NAID File Unit: 38470692     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19489708

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: Union

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Burland

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38470694

NAID File Unit: 38470692

Microform: M1818

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