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Bankston, Albert – Age 32, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Albert Bankston – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38421166   NAID File Unit: 38421163     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487359

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Harrison

Town born: 

Occupation: Coachman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38421166

NAID File Unit: 38421163

Microform: M1818

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