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Purnell, Edward J – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 30th US Colored Infantry

Edward J Purnell – 30th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57127566   NAID File Unit: 57127563     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 30th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  30 infantry

ID: 19462060

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 31,

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Somerset

Enlisted town: BALTIMORE

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Somerset

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 57127566

NAID File Unit: 57127563

Microform: M1824

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