He was born in 1817/18 (2 (43 in 1861)). He was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania (2).
When he enlisted, he was a basket maker (2).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 7-1/2 inches tall, had a light complexion, dark eyes, and grey hair (2).
He was mustered into service for three years in company E on 6 September 1861, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania (1, 2, 4). He was enlisted by Captain Lentz, and mustered into service by Captain Starr (2).
He was discharged on 16 April 1862 on surgeon's certificate of disability, at Washington, DC (1, 2, 3). He was a private, in company E (4).
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 83 (John C Young)
3 company E, register of men discharged, number 3 (John C Young)
4 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John C Young)