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Banks, John – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Banks – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38274020   NAID File Unit: 38274017     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19478484

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: June 5, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Ft Pickering

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Dearshall

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38274020

NAID File Unit: 38274017

Microform: M1818

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