He was 44 years old when he was enlisted (5).
He was enlisted and mustered into service on 5 September 1861 (1, 5). He was enlisted at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (5). He was mustered in, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as a private in company I (1, 5).
On 11 May 1863, he was reported absent without leave (2).
On 9 October 63, he was reported regained from missing in action (3).
He was discharged at Poplar Grove Church, Virginia, on 2 November 1864 by general order (1, 4, 5, 6).
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) (Henry Rodsheadt)
2 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 11 May 1863 (Private Rodcheat [?])
3 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 9 October 1863 (Pri Rodsted)
4 company I, register of men discharged (Henry Rodstadt)
5 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 30 March 2005 (Henry Rodsheadt [rolls have 'Rodsleads'])
6 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 3 November 1864 (Pvt Rodsto [?])