He was born in 1833/34 (3 (28 in 1862)). He was born in Germany (3).
When he enlisted, he was a laborer (3).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 9 inches tall, and had a light complexion, grey eyes, and dark hair (3).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 4 August 1862 (1, 3). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Lieutenant Gregory (3). He was a private in company G (1, 4-5).
He deserted on 17 September 1862, from camp near Frederick, Maryland (1, 2, 3). He "kept his pass when on picket on Nolano [?] Ferry Rd near Frederick" (2, 3). 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) (George A Mayers)
2 company G, register of deserters (George Adam Mayers)
3 company G, descriptive roll, #93 (George Adam Mayers)
4 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (George Adam Mayers)
5 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (George A Myers)