He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (8). He was 23 years old when he was enlisted (8).
He was a mor[occo] fini[sher] when he was enlisted (8).
He was 5 feet 6 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, hazel eyes, and dark hair (8).
He was enlisted and mustered into service on 1 October 1861 (1, 8). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Casner (8). He was mustered in as a private in company K, by Captain Dye (8).
He was appointed sergeant on 8 October 1861 (6).
On 30 December 1863, Sinex reported that he was one of 38 men who had less than fifteen months to serve who were unwilling to reenlist (2). On 2 January 1864, he was transferred to the 155th Pennsylvania Infantry, while those eligible were on veterans' leave (3, 7).
He was killed in action by being shot in the head, on 18 June 1864 at Petersburg, Virginia (1, 4, 5 [19 June]). He was then a private (1).
On 27 February 1869, his mother applied successfully for a pension (9).
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 letter, Sinex to Marvin, 30 December 1863
3 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 2 January 1864 (Johnson)
4 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 29 June 1864 (Pri Johnson)
5 company K, register of deaths (William H Johnson)
6 company K, list of non-commissioned officers (Wm H Johnson)
7 company K, list of men transferred, #33 (William H Johnson)
8 company K, descriptive roll (William H Johnson)
9 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company K (William H Johnson)