He was born in 1842/43 (2 (22 in 1865)). He was born in Ireland (2).
When he enlisted, he was a laborer (2).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 6 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, hazel eyes, and brown hair (2).
He enlisted and was mustered into service for one year, as a substitute, on 28 March 1865, at West Chester, Pennsylvania (1, 2). He was enlisted and mustered into service by Captain Christma (2). He was a private in company E (1, 4).
On 30 May 1865, he was detailed for duty as a nurse in the division hospital (3).
He mustered out on 10 July 1865 with his company (1). He was a private, in company E (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)
2 descriptive roll, company E, entry 157 (John Henry)
3 special order 63, headquarters, 1st division, 5th corps, 30 May 1865
4 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John Henry)