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Banks, John H C – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

John H C Banks – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38789171   NAID File Unit: 38789168     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19400030

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: yorktown

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Middlesex

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38789171

NAID File Unit: 38789168

Microform: M1817

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