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Purnell, James H – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

James H Purnell – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45870717   NAID File Unit: 45870715     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19443820

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Snow Hill

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 21/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45870717

NAID File Unit: 45870715

Microform: M1823

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