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Purchase, Abraham – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Abraham Purchase – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45804541   NAID File Unit: 45804538     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19420997

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 24, 1863

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HILTON HEAD

Residence

State born: [blank]

County born: 

Town born: Savannah

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45804541

NAID File Unit: 45804538

Microform: M1823

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