He was 27 years old when he was enlisted (3). He was born in Ireland (3).
He was 5 feet 7 inches tall, and had a light complexion, hazel eyes, and brown hair (3).
He was enlisted and mustered into service on 18 June 1862 (1, 2, 3). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Lieutenant Closson (3). He served as a private in company G (1).
He deserted on 18 June 1862, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1, 2, 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) (Robert Caldwell)
2 company G, register of deserters (Robert Caldwell)
3 company G, descriptive roll, #88 (Robert Caldwell)
[I did not find an entry for him in the index on <www.ancestry.com> to the pension index by name cards (searched April 2006)]
[I did not find an entry for him in the index on <www.ancestry.com> to the 1890 veteran's census (searched April 2006)]