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Purnell, James E – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

James E Purnell – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55866263   NAID File Unit: 55866261     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19441829

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Baltimore City

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Somerset

Town born: 

Occupation: Cooper

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55866263

NAID File Unit: 55866261

Microform: M1993

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