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Banks, James – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

James Banks – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56929706   NAID File Unit: 56929704     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19400036

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 12, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 5TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: NEW YORK

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Blk.

Eye color: Blk.

Hair color: Blk.

Record Info

NAID: 56929706

NAID File Unit: 56929704

Microform: M1824

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