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Purnell, Daniel – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 25th US Colored Infantry

Daniel Purnell – 25th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45918916   NAID File Unit: 45918914     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 25th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  25 infantry

ID: 19458688

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: philadelphia

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: MILFORD

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45918916

NAID File Unit: 45918914

Microform: M1823

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