He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (3). He was 22 years old when he was enlisted (3).
He was a cigar [maker?] when he was enlisted (3).
He was 5 feet 10-1/2 inches tall, and had a light complexion, blue eyes, and fair hair (3).
He was a substitute (1). He was enlisted and mustered into service in the 118th Pennsylvania Infantry on 27 February 1865 (1, 3). He was enlisted for one year, by Captain Lane (3).
He was assigned by general order 123, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, without a descriptive list (3).
On 2 June 1865, he was transferred to the 91st Pennsylvania (1, 2). He served as a private in company I of the 91st Pennsylvania (1).
He mustered out with his company on 10 July 1865 (1, 3).
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) (George Benson)
2 company I, register of men transferred (George Benson)
3 company I, descriptive roll, #86 (George Benson)