He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (5, 8). He was 23 years old when he was enlisted (5, 8 [28 at death in 1869]).
He was a butcher when he enlisted (5).
He was 5 feet 9 inches tall, and had a light complexion, hazel eyes, and light hair (5).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 2 or 11 August 1862 (1 [2 Aug], 5 [11 Aug]). He was enrolled for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Lieutenant Closson (5). He served as a private in company F (1).
He fought at the Battle of Gettysburg (6).
On 30 December 1863, Sinex reported that he was one of 30 men who had more than fifteen months to serve who were willing to reenlist (2). On 2 January 1864, he was transferred to the 155th Pennsylvania Infantry, while those eligible were on veterans' leave (3).
He transferred on 2 May 1864 to the United States Navy (1, 7).
He died on 10 November 1869, of consumption of lungs, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (7, 8). He was a laborer (8). He was married (8). On 18 November 1869, he was buried at St Mary's, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (8).
On 22 August 1890, his widow unsuccessfully applied 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 letter, Sinex to Marvin, 30 December 1863
3 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 2 January 1864 (Mooney)
4 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 2 May 1864 (Pri Mooney)
5 company F, descriptive roll, #105 (William Mooney)
6 Pennsylvania Memorial, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (William Mooney)
7 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company F (William Mooney)
8 death certificate, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 10 November 1869 (Wm Mooney)
[I did not find an entry for him in Ancestry's index to the pension index by name (searched March 2007)]