He was 19 years old when he was enlisted (5, 6 [21 probably in 1863]). He was born in New Jersey (5, 6).
He was a farmer when he was enlisted (5, 6).
He was 5 feet 4-3/4 inches tall, and had a light complexion, hazel eyes, and dark hair (5, 6 [5'5").
He was enlisted and mustered into service on 13 September 1861 (1, 5, 6). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Starr (5, 6). He served as a private in company G (1).
On 23 February 1863, he may have returned to the regiment from duty at Windmill Point Hospital (3).
He fought at the Battle of Gettysburg (8).
On 8 September 1863, Sinex asked for his return from Baltimore, but did not explain why he was in Baltimore (2).
He mustered out on 2 November 1864 when his term expired, at camp in the field, near Pegram's House, Virginia (1, 4, 5, 6, 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, 8 September 1863
3 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 23 Feb 63 (Private Read) (may be Samuel Reed)
4 company G, register of men discharged, #39 (Thomas Read)
5 company G, descriptive roll, #62 (Thomas Read)
6 company G, second descriptive roll, entry [24] (Thomas Read)
7 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 3 November 1864 (Privt Reed)
8 Pennsylvania Memorial, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (Thomas Read)