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Purnell, Benjamin – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Purnell – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46288451   NAID File Unit: 46288449     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19410112

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 23, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WASHINGTON

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D. C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 46288451

NAID File Unit: 46288449

Microform: M1992

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