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

George W Purnell – 9th US Colored Infantry, Pin-Pur

NAID: 39107864   NAID File Unit: 39107862     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, Pin-Pur

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19420144

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Accomack

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Worcester

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39107864

NAID File Unit: 39107862

Microform: M1821

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