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Purnell, Elijah – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 9th US Colored Infantry, Pin-Pur

Elijah Purnell – 9th US Colored Infantry, Pin-Pur

NAID: 39107808   NAID File Unit: 39107806     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, Pin-Pur

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19420133

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: November 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Worcester

Enlisted town: Berlin

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Worcester

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39107808

NAID File Unit: 39107806

Microform: M1821

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