He was born in 1835/36 (3 (29 in 1865)). He was born in England (3).
When he enlisted, he was a sailor (3).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 6 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, dark eyes, and dark hair (3).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 24 March 1865 (1, 3). He was enlisted for one year, at Norristown, Pennsylvania, by Captain Yerkes (3). He was a private in company I (1, 4, 5).
He deserted on 24 March 1865 (or perhaps 24 April 1865) (1 [24 Apr], 2 [24 Mar?], 3 [24 Mar]). He was a private, in company I (4, 5).
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) (George Howard)
2 company I, register of deserters (George Howert)
3 company I, descriptive roll, #62 (George Howard [?])
4 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (George Honert)
5 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (George Howard)