He was born in 1844/45 (2 (19 in 1864), 5 [46 at death in 1891]). He was born in Ireland (5).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 7-1/2 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, grey eyes, and dark hair (2).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 29 February 1864 (1, 2). He enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2). He was mustered in by Lieutenant Burke (2). He was a private in company D (1, 6).
He was wounded on 27 September 1864 (1).
He was discharged on 25 August 1865 by general order (1). He was a private, in company D (6).
On 19 December 1870, he applied successfully for a pension (3, 4).
On 2 November 1891, he died, of cirrhosis of the liver, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (4, 5). He died at, or was buried from, rear 2503 Naudain Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (5). He was married (5). On 5 November 1891, he was buried at Old Cathedral Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (5).
On 13 November 1891, his widow, Julia E Green, successfully applied from Pennsylvania for a pension (3, 4).
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) (Hugh Green)
2 company D, second descriptive roll, entry 33 (Hugh Green)
3 pension index, by name (Hugh Green)
4 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company D (Hugh Green)
5 death certificate, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2 November 1891 (Hugh Green)
6 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Hugh Green)