James Percy Gray was born in Seminole County, Florida, on February 1st, 1912. Much of his early life is unknown, however James was born to his father Mr. Gray and his mother Mrs. Gray (Jones). He completed up to 8th grade in school, and was raised in a Christian household. He lived and worked as an errand boy in Orange County, Florida, and was married to Alene Gray before serving in World War II.  
 
In August of 1942, James Gray enlisted into the U.S. Army with Company B of the Buffalo Soldiers. He enlisted from Camp Blanding Florida, and served with the rank “PVT” for around six months. James was honorably discharged from service on February 6th, 1943.  
 
At 33 years old, James returned to Orlando, Florida, after his service and worked as a truck loader. By 1948, James moved to Los Angeles, California and lived together with Mattie Gray who he may have re-married to. James Percy Gray passed away on February 14th, 1956, at 44 years old. He is buried in Los Angeles National Cemetary, and he deserves praise and recognition for his service to the United States.  
 
This biography was researched and written by students as part of the Digital Veterans Legacy Project at Loyola Marymount University, funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the National Cemetery Administration.  

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