ANDERSON, John A.

IL Light Artillery, Batt. H. Residence: Chicago, Illinois. Bolrn 22 Feb 1832 in Sweden. Came to America in 1862. Civil War: Enlisted 6 Jan 1862. Fought at Shiloh and Vicksburg, where he was taken prisoner. Exchanged. Wounded at Chattanooga, Tennessee. Re-enlisted 6 Feb 1864. Post War: He lived at Holmes City, Douglas County, Minnesota. Died 27 Sep 1918 at La Grande, Douglas County. Sources: (Obituary, Alexandria, Minnesota, Post News, 10 Oct 1918, p 1 col 2)