He was born in 1836/37 (2 (28 in 1865)). He was born in Germany (2).
When he enlisted, he was a weaver (2).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 2 inches tall, and had a fair complexion, grey eyes, and brown hair (2).
He was a substitute for J Keller (1, 2). He enlisted and was mustered into service on 21 March 1865 (1, 2). He was enlisted for one year, at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by Captain Foster (2). His service was credited to the 22nd Congressional District (2). He was a private in company G (1, 3, 4).
He received clothing worth $36.17 (2).
He mustered out with his company on 10 July 1865 (1). He was a private, in company G (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) (Joseph Harcah [sic])
2 company G, descriptive roll, [#74] (Joseph Harsah [sic])
3 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Joseph Harsch)
4 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Joseph Harcah)