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Banks, Samuel – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Samuel Banks – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38844355   NAID File Unit: 38844353     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19420005

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Skipwith's Landing

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

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: 38844355

NAID File Unit: 38844353

Microform: M1817

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