He was 43 years old when he enlisted (2). He was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania (2). He was a basket maker (2).
He was 5 feet 7-1/2 inches tall, had a light complexion, dark eyes, and grey hair (2).
He was mustered into service for three years in company E on 6 September 1861, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania (1, 2). He was enlisted by Captain Lentz, and mustered into service by Captain Starr (2).
He was discharged on 16 April 1862 on surgeon's certificate of disability, at Washington, DC (1, 2, 3).
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 descriptive book, company E, entry 83 (John C Young)
3 company E, register of men discharged, number 3 (John C Young)