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Purnell, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

John Purnell – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55866278   NAID File Unit: 55866276     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19441836

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 27,

Enlisted state: [blank]

Enlisted county: [unclear]

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Somerset

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 55866278

NAID File Unit: 55866276

Microform: M1993

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