He was born in 1842/43 (2 (18 in 1861)).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 20 September 1861 (or perhaps 21 January 1862) (1, 2 [20 Sep 61]). He enlisted at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2). He was mustered in, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1, 2). He was a private in company I (1, 2, 3).
He deserted on 2 December 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1, 2). He was a private, in company I (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) (Charles Bunn)
2 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 28 March 2005 (Charles Bunn [rolls have 'Burns'])
3 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Charles H Bunn)