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Purnell, William – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Perry-Roberts

William Purnell – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Perry-Roberts

NAID: 45617641   NAID File Unit: 45617639     Microform: M1801

Military Service

Unit: 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Perry-Roberts

Regiment:  55 infantry massachusetts

ID: 19407752

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 13, 1863

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Readville

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Montgomery

Town born: 

Occupation: Iron maker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: brown

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 45617641

NAID File Unit: 45617639

Microform: M1801

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