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Banks, Josiah – Age 32, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Josiah Banks – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55843902   NAID File Unit: 55843900     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19435959

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Easton

Residence

State born: 

County born: Dorchester

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55843902

NAID File Unit: 55843900

Microform: M1993

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