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Purdy, William – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

William Purdy – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45772890   NAID File Unit: 45772887     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19411174

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 24,

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Harrison

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45772890

NAID File Unit: 45772887

Microform: M1823

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