From the book, Roster and Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of the Rebellion, we find the following information. John Lapray enlisted in the Civil War for one year of service on November 5, 1864, at Council Bluffs, Iowa into the 5th Congressional District. He enlisted as a substitute for William Orr of LeGrange Township, Harrison County, Iowa. William Orr was drafted, but agreed to pay John Lapray $1,100 on November 12, 1864 to serve in his place. Harrison County is located directly north of Pottawattamie County.
John signed up to serve in the 3rd Independent Battery Iowa Light Artillery. He was 41 years old when he signed up and he declared he was born in Scotland. His occupation was a laborer and farmer. Maybe he changed from a teamster to a farmer. His eyes were blue, hair brown, complexion sandy, and height is 5 foot 7 inches.
John was discharged after six months of service. He was informed he would be released from his duties in the Army on May 27, 1865 at Little Rock, Arkansas. His ill health influenced his early discharge. He suffered from acute rheumatism in February 1865 and had to be hospitalized in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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