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Ray, John – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

John Ray – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38915229   NAID File Unit: 38915226     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19442697

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 14,

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP NELSON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Bourbon

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38915229

NAID File Unit: 38915226

Microform: M1817

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