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Banks, William – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

William Banks – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35816317   NAID File Unit: 35816313     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19400113

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Frederick

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Staunton

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 35816317

NAID File Unit: 35816313

Microform: M1819

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