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Banks, Richard – Age 38, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Richard Banks – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55843930   NAID File Unit: 55843928     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19435973

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Baltimore City

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Baltimore City

Town born: Baltimore

Occupation: Painter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55843930

NAID File Unit: 55843928

Microform: M1993

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