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Purkes, Thomas – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Thomas Purkes – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53630098   NAID File Unit: 53630096     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19423935

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 10,

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PHILADELPHIA

Residence

State born: 

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 53630098

NAID File Unit: 53630096

Microform: M1994

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