He was mustered into service in company G of the 90th Pennsylvania, commanded by Captain A J Sellers, on 17 September 1861 (1, 2, 3). By mistake, he was added to the list for company G of the 91st Pennsylvania, commanded by Captain E G Sellers (2, 3).
He was transferred to company G of the 90th Pennsylvania Infantry (1, 2).
1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster) (Charles R Baird)
2 company G, register of men transferred (R Charles Baird)
3 company G, descriptive roll, entry 25 (Charles R Baird)