He was born in New York (3). He was 31 years old when he was enlisted (3).
He was a cler[k] when he was enlisted (3).
He was 5 feet tall, and had a dark complexion, black eyes, and black hair (3).
He was enlisted and mustered into service on 6 November 1861 (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 T H Parsons (1, 3).
He deserted from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 22 December 1861 (1, 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) (John Harrison)
2 company K, register of deserters, entry 2 (John Harrison)
3 company K, descriptive roll (John Harrison [?])