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Ray, Kemp – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Kemp Ray – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38599128   NAID File Unit: 38599125     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19493998

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Morrison

Occupation: Gardener

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38599128

NAID File Unit: 38599125

Microform: M1818

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