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Purnell, Lewis – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 9th US Colored Infantry, Pin-Pur

Lewis Purnell – 9th US Colored Infantry, Pin-Pur

NAID: 39108106   NAID File Unit: 39108104     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, Pin-Pur

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19420189

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: Nov 10, 1863

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Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Worcester

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39108106

NAID File Unit: 39108104

Microform: M1821

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