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Purcell, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 49th US Colored Infantry

William Purcell – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55403143   NAID File Unit: 55403140     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19435875

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Chambers

Town born: 

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55403143

NAID File Unit: 55403140

Microform: M2000

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