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Ray, Absalom – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

Absalom Ray – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45895264   NAID File Unit: 45895261     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19452971

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 21, 1865

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WEST CHESTER

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: SMYRNA

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 45895264

NAID File Unit: 45895261

Microform: M1823

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