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Purvis, Joseph – Age 25, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Purvis – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45895118   NAID File Unit: 45895115     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19452877

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 29,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: FRANKFORD

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Bucks

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: mulat

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45895118

NAID File Unit: 45895115

Microform: M1823

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