IA 27th Inf Co B. Residence: Dorchester, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 21. Enlisted 12 Aug 1862. Mustered 1 Sep 1862. Private. Mustered out 8 Aug 1865, Clinton, Iowa. Post war: Buried at Big Canoe, Decorah, Winneshiek County Iowa. Sources: (ISW-III p1166) (Wisconsin Cemetery Records) (Hedberg) “Hermanson, Jno”
