He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (3). He was 18 years old when he was enlisted (3).
He was 5 feet tall, and had a dark complexion, hazel eyes, and brown hair (3).
He was enlisted and mustered into service on 21 February 1862 (1, 3). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Casner (3). He was mustered in as a private in company K, by Lieutenant J A Gregory (1, 3).
He was killed on 3 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, Virginia (1). He was reported missing in action on 7 May 1863 (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) (Eugene Chambers)
2 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 7 May 1863 (Eugene Chambers)
3 company K, descriptive roll (Eugene R Chambers)
[I did not find an entry for him in the index on <www.ancestry.com> to the pension index by name (searched January 2007)]