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Cruel, Banty – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Banty Cruel – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45790960   NAID File Unit: 45790957     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19416151

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 24, 1863

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HILTON HEAD

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: HILTON HEAD

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45790960

NAID File Unit: 45790957

Microform: M1823

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