PRIVATE WESLEY BANKS

DOB/DOD: Born in approximately 1845 – February 9, 1864 (Mortons Ford, VA); unknown age
ENLISTMENT: October 1, 1863 and mustered in the same day
UNIT: Company E, 14th Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers

FAMILY: Unknown

CIRCUMSTANCES: Wounded February 6, 1864, at Morton’s Ford, Virginia, and died of those wounds February 9, 1864; specifically, tetanus from gunshot wound


Buried in Hull Cemetery, 432 Redding Road, Redding, Connecticut; unknown section. Photo from FindAGrave.com.


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Published by jeffd1121

USAF retiree. Veteran advocate. Committed to telling the stories of those who died while in the service of the country during wartime.

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