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Banks, Washington – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 37th US Colored Infantry

Washington Banks – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55777764   NAID File Unit: 55777761     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19414421

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 7,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hampton

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Gloucester

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55777764

NAID File Unit: 55777761

Microform: M1993

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