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Ray, James – Age 29, Year: 1863 – 37th US Colored Infantry

James Ray – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55800575   NAID File Unit: 55800572     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19421474

Company: J

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HAMPTON

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Elizabeth City

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55800575

NAID File Unit: 55800572

Microform: M1993

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