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Purnell, Wilson – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 19th US Colored Infantry

Wilson Purnell – 19th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42617132   NAID File Unit: 42617129     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 19th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  19 infantry

ID: 19461338

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 6, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Worcester

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Worcester

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42617132

NAID File Unit: 42617129

Microform: M1822

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