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Davis, Purl – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 50th US Colored Infantry

Purl Davis – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55421987   NAID File Unit: 55421984     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19443803

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: St. Joseph

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

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: 55421987

NAID File Unit: 55421984

Microform: M2000

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