He was born in Ireland (5). He was 43 years old when he was enlisted (5).
He was a workma[n] when he was enlisted (5).
He was 5 feet 9 [?] inches tall, and had a dark complexion, dark eyes, and dark hair (5).
He was enlisted and mustered into service on 30 July 1862 (1, 5, 7). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia Pennsylvania, by Lieutenant Gregory (5). He served as a private in company F (1).
His clothing was issued by the Adjutant General's Department, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (5).
On 19 April 1863, he was sent to the corps hospital (2).
He was transferred on 15 July 1863 to the Veterans' reserve corps (1, 3, 4, 5, 7). He served in company E [?] of the 3rd regiment of the Veterans' reserve corps (7)..
On 14 August 1864, he returned to the regiment from hospital (6).
On 21 November 1870, he applied unsuccessfully for a pension (7).
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, 91st PA, 24 April 1863 (Private Eagan)
3 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 1 August 1863 (John Eagan)
4 company F, register of men transferred (John Eagan)
5 company F, descriptive roll, #102 (John Egan)
6 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 14 August 1864 (Private Eagan)
7 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company F (John Egan)