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Banks, John – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

John Banks – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46268807   NAID File Unit: 46268805     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19400178

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 4, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bridgeport

Residence

State born: East Indies

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46268807

NAID File Unit: 46268805

Microform: M1992

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