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McRai, William – Age 40, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William McRai – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38397690   NAID File Unit: 38397688     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485831

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38397690

NAID File Unit: 38397688

Microform: M1818

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