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Purnell, William H – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 9th US Colored Infantry, Pur-Rut

William H Purnell – 9th US Colored Infantry, Pur-Rut

NAID: 39108424   NAID File Unit: 39108422     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, Pur-Rut

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19420365

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Worcester

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Worcester

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 33/4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39108424

NAID File Unit: 39108422

Microform: M1821

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