Ellis Mitchell Banks died on 14 August 1917 when a horse fell with full weight on shoulder while he was drilling the horse. Sgt Banks saw service on the Mexican border
He is buried at Andrew Johnson National Cemetery, Greeneville, TN, A, 9

Sergeant
11 U.S. Cavalry, Troop M

  • Rank: Sergeant
  • Date of birth:
  • 2 March 1893
  • Date of death: 14 August 1917
  • County: Greene
  • Hometown: Baton Rouge, La
  • Service Branch: Army
  • Division/Assignment: Troop M, 11th Cavalry
  • Conflict: World War I
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Andrew Johnson National Cemetery, Greeneville, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar III, Top Panel
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