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Banks, Primus – Age 38, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Primus Banks – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38789191   NAID File Unit: 38789189     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19399994

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 16, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Pasquotank

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 37

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38789191

NAID File Unit: 38789189

Microform: M1817

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