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Purdy, Benjamin M – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin M Purdy – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38598670   NAID File Unit: 38598668     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19493979

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 17,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Prov.

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: SALEM

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Lt. Mul.

Eye color: grey

Hair color: dark

Record Info

NAID: 38598670

NAID File Unit: 38598668

Microform: M1818

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