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Purnell, Saco – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 9th US Colored Infantry, Pur-Rut

Saco Purnell – 9th US Colored Infantry, Pur-Rut

NAID: 39108278   NAID File Unit: 39108275     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, Pur-Rut

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19420220

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: Salisbury

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Worcester

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmhand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 39108278

NAID File Unit: 39108275

Microform: M1821

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