He was born in 1842/43 (4 (18 in 1861)). He was born in Baltimore, Maryland (4).
When he enlisted, he was a huc[kster?] (4).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 3 inches tall, and had a light complexion, hazel eyes, and light hair (4).
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 22 October 1861 (1, 4). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Casner (4). His parents consented to his enlistment (4). He was mustered in as a private in company K (1, 4, 5-8).
He was discharged at camp near Falmouth, Virginia, on 5 April 1863 on surgeon's certificate of disability (1, 2, 3). He was a private, in company K (5-8).
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) (Charles F Ruhle [sic])
2 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 6 April 1863 (Private Rhule)
3 company K, register of men discharged, #15 (Charles Frederick Rhule [sic])
4 company K, descriptive roll, entry 71 (Chas Frederick Ruhle)
5 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Charles Frederck Rhule)
6 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Charles Frederick Rhull)
7 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Charles Frederick Ruhl)
8 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Charles Frederick Ruhle)