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Ray, Washington – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Washington Ray – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35834221   NAID File Unit: 35834219     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19408635

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 17, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Mason's Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: SALEM

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 81/4“

Complexion: very dark mulatto two single scars on right cheek

Eye color: brown

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 35834221

NAID File Unit: 35834219

Microform: M1819

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