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Purnell, Joseph – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 30th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Purnell – 30th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57127582   NAID File Unit: 57127579     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 30th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  30 infantry

ID: 19462059

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 31, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Somerset

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Somerset

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57127582

NAID File Unit: 57127579

Microform: M1824

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