He was mustered into service on 25 November 1861 (1). He served as a private in company I (1).
He was discharged on 7 February 1863 on surgeon's certificate of disability (1 [8 Feb], 2)
On 3 June 1874, he unsuccessfully applied for a pension (3).
His widow successfully applied for a pension (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)
2 consolidated morning report, HQ 91st PA, 8 February 1863 (Charles Butler)
3 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company I (Charles Butler)