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Rayburn, Melvin – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Melvin Rayburn – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38744745   NAID File Unit: 38744742     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19501015

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 11, 1864

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Hart

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38744745

NAID File Unit: 38744742

Microform: M1818

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