He was born in 1841/42 (2 (21 in 1863)). He was born in Kilkenny, Ireland (2).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 4-1/2 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, grey eyes, and dark hair (2).
He was drafted (1, 2). He enlisted and was mustered into service in the 118th Pennsylvania Infantry on 1 August 1863 (1, 2). He enlisted for three years (2). His enlistment was credited to the third congressional district (2).
He was transferred from the 118th Pennsylvania Infantry (1). He was a private in company C of the 91st Pennsylvania (1, 3).
He mustered out with his company on 10 July 1865 (1). He was a private, in company C (3).
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) (John Turner)
2 company C, descriptive roll, entry 189 (John Turner)
3 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John Turner)