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Purdy, Calyar – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Calyar Purdy – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38310831   NAID File Unit: 38310829     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481349

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 22, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Corinth

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Henderson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 38310831

NAID File Unit: 38310829

Microform: M1818

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