He was 20 years old when he was enlisted (5). He was born in Camden, New Jersey (5).
He was a laborer when he was enlisted (5). He was living in Camden, New Jersey (5).
He was 5 feet 8 inches tall, and had a light complexion, grey eyes, and light hair (5).
He was enlisted and mustered into service on 12 February 1864 (1, 4, 5). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Lieutenant Burke (4). He was mustered in at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (5). He served as a private in company G (1).
He deserted on 16 February 1864 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1, 2, 3, 5).
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) (William Burton)
2 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 29 June 1864 (Pri Wm Burton)
3 company G, register of deserters (William Burton)
4 company G, second descriptive roll, entry [11] (William Burton)
5 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 5 February 2005 (William Burton)