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Purnell, Stephen – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 9th US Colored Infantry, Pur-Rut

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

NAID: 39108353   NAID File Unit: 39108314     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, Pur-Rut

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19420359

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Berlin

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Worcester

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 53/4“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 39108353

NAID File Unit: 39108314

Microform: M1821

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