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Grayson, James – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Grayson – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38481334   NAID File Unit: 38481331     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490241

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 28, 1864

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

Enlisted county: Union

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Rappahannock

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38481334

NAID File Unit: 38481331

Microform: M1818

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