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Barker, Purnell – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 30th US Colored Infantry

Purnell Barker – 30th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57108014   NAID File Unit: 57108012     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 30th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  30 infantry

ID: 19459770

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 30, 1864

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Wilmington

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: Wilmington

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57108014

NAID File Unit: 57108012

Microform: M1824

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