He was born in 1841/42 (2, 4 (22 in 1864)). He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2).
When he enlisted, he was a laborer (2).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 7-1/2 inches tall, and had a fair complexion, blue eyes, and brown hair (2).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 13 January 1864 (1, 2). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Stretch (2). He was a private in company A (1, 4, 5, 6, 7).
He deserted on 18 February 1864 (1, 2). He never reported (2). (I assume he was supposed to report to the rendezvous camp with the veterans.) He was dropped as a deserter on 3 July 1864 (3). He was a private, in company A (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 company A descriptive roll, entry 114 (James H Eirley [?])
3 consolidated morning report, 4 July 1864 (Pri EG Earley [?])
4 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (James H Early)
5 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (James H Earley)
6 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (James H Earley)
7 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (James H Eirley)