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Ray, William – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

William Ray – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55866372   NAID File Unit: 55866369     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19441900

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Baltimore City

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Substitute

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55866372

NAID File Unit: 55866369

Microform: M1993

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