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Purnell, John F – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 19th US Colored Infantry

John F Purnell – 19th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42616979   NAID File Unit: 42616975     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 19th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  19 infantry

ID: 19461333

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 9, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Worcester

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Dorchester

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42616979

NAID File Unit: 42616975

Microform: M1822

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