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Purnell, Thomas – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 25th US Colored Infantry

Thomas Purnell – 25th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45918964   NAID File Unit: 45918962     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 25th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  25 infantry

ID: 19458697

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WILMINGTON

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: Kent

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45918964

NAID File Unit: 45918962

Microform: M1823

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