He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (4). He was 33 years old when he was enlisted (4).
He was a turn[er] when he was enlisted (4).
He was 5 feet 2-1/2 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, hazel eyes, and dark hair (4).
He was a substitute (1, 2). His service was credited to the Third Congressional District (4). He was enlisted and mustered into service in the 118th Pennsylvania Infantry on 20 July 1863 (1 [20 Jul 65], 2, 4). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (3). He served in company E of the 118th Pennsylvania (2).
He was captured at Cold Harbor, Virginia, on 2 June 1864 (1, 2).
On 2 June 1865, he was transferred from the 118th Pennsylvania to company I of the 91st Pennsylvania (1, 3). He served as a private in company I of the 91st Pennsylvania (1).
He mustered out with his company on 10 July 1865 (1, 4).
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 W Krause)
2 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'One hundred and eighteenth regiment'. Volume 3, page 1328. (In the roster) (John W Krause)
3 company I, register of men transferred (John W Krausz)
4 company I, descriptive roll, #90 (John W Krausz [?])