He was 21 years old when he was enlisted (2). He was born in Kilkenny, Ireland (2).
He was 5 feet 4-1/2 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, grey eyes, and dark hair (2).
He was drafted (1, 2). He was enlisted and mustered into service in the 118th Pennsylvania Infantry on 1 August 1863 (1, 2). He was enlisted for three years (2). His enlistment was credited to the third congressional district (2).
He was transferred from the 118th Pennsylvania Infantry (1). He served as a private in company C of the 91st Pennsylvania (1).
He mustered out with his company on 10 July 1865 (1).
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 Turner)
2 company C, descriptive roll, entry 189 (John Turner)