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Purnell, James – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

James Purnell – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46288461   NAID File Unit: 46288459     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19410117

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 19, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Selana

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Eastern Shore

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 46288461

NAID File Unit: 46288459

Microform: M1992

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