He was born in 1825/26 (2 (35 in 1861)). He was born in Denegahl [Donegal?] Ireland (2).
When he enlisted, he was a gardener (2).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 4-3/4 inches tall, had a light complexion, blue eyes, and light hair (2).
He enlisted and was mustered into service for three years in company E on 18 September 1861, at Philadelphia Pennsylvania (1, 2, 4-5). He was enlisted by Captain Lentz, and mustered into service by Captain Lentz (2).
He was discharged on 24 April 1862 on surgeon's certificate of disability, at Washington, DC (1, 2, 3). He was a private, in company E (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)
2 descriptive book, company E, entry 85 (Robert Raya)
3 company E, register of men discharged, number 4 (Robert Raya)
4 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Robert Raya)
5 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Robert Raye)