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Ray, James W – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James W Ray – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38599080   NAID File Unit: 38599077     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19493989

Company: L

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 8, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: JERSEY SHORE

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Lt

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38599080

NAID File Unit: 38599077

Microform: M1818

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