He was 19 when he was enlisted (3). He was born in Ireland (3).
He was a laborer (3).
He was 5 feet 4-1/2 inches tall, and had a sandy complexion, blue eyes, and light hair (3).
He was enlisted and mustered into service on 18 September 1861 (1, 3). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Smith (3). He served as a private in company F (1).
He deserted from Philadelphia Pennsylvania, in October or November 1861 (1, 2 [Nov 61], 3 [Oct 61]).
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) (Morris O'Donnell)
2 company F, register of deserters, #7 (Morris Odonnel)
3 company F, descriptive roll, #28 (Morris ODonnell)
[I did not find an entry for him in the index on <www.ancestry.com> to the pension index by name (searched March 2007)]