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Gray, John – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

John Gray – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38905494   NAID File Unit: 38905492     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19439420

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Louisville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Henry

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38905494

NAID File Unit: 38905492

Microform: M1817

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