THOMPSON, Lewis

WI 49th Inf Co A. Residence: Reedsburg, Sauk County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 36. Hazel eyes, black hair, dark complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for one year on 14 Feb 1865 at Madison, Wisconsin. Mustered 20 Feb 1865 at Madison. Bounty $100, $33.33 paid. Private. Sick in Regimental Hospital from 21 Apr 1865 through at least 30 Jun 1865. Discharged from the service for disability on 10 Sep 1865 at St. Louis, Missouri. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 193-3,14,16,19)