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

Moses H Purnell – 9th US Colored Infantry, Pin-Pur

NAID: 39108184   NAID File Unit: 39108181     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, Pin-Pur

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19420200

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Worcester

Enlisted town: Newark

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Worcester

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 53/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Wool

Record Info

NAID: 39108184

NAID File Unit: 39108181

Microform: M1821

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