He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (3). He was 44 years old when he was enlisted (3).
He was a laborer when he was enlisted (3).
He was 5 feet 4-1/2 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, dark eyes, and grey hair (3).
He was enlisted and mustered into service on 1 October 1861 (1, 3). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Dye (3). He served as a private in company F (1).
He deserted soon after enlisting (2, 3). He was caught and returned on 3 January 1862 (2, 3). He deserted on 4 January 1862 (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) (Joseph Harrison)
2 company F, register of deserters, #4 (Joseph Harrison)
3 company F, descriptive roll, #47 (Joseph Harrison)