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Ray, Elijah – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 19th US Colored Infantry

Elijah Ray – 19th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42617446   NAID File Unit: 42617443     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 19th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  19 infantry

ID: 19461389

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 11, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Frederick

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Montgomery

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42617446

NAID File Unit: 42617443

Microform: M1822

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