He was born in 1842/43 (3 (22 in 1865)). He was born in England (3).
When he enlisted, he was a sailor (3).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 3-1/2 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, grey eyes, and dark hair (3).
He was a substitute for J Levis (1, 3). He enlisted and was mustered into service on 27 March 1865 (1, 3). He was enlisted for one year, at West Chester, Pennsylvania, by Captain Chresman (3). His service was credited to the Seventh Congressional District (3). He was a private in company G (1, 4, 5).
He received $34.00 worth of clothing (3).
He deserted on 25 June 1865 from camp near Washington DC (1, 2). He was a private, in company G (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) (Wm H Lawrence)
2 company G, register of deserters (Wm H Lawrance [sic])
3 company G, descriptive roll, [#51] (William H Lawrence)
4 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (William H Lawrance)
5 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (William H Lawrence)