WI 14th Inf Co G. Residence: Eaton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 22. Farmer. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’7¼”. Enlisted for three years on 23 Sep 1861 at Eaton, Wisconsin. Mustered 30 Jan 1862 at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Private. Took part in the battle of Shiloh, Tennessee, on 7 Apr 1862. Discharged from the service for disability on 25 Nov 1862 at St. Louis, Missouri. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 70-9; red book vol 19, p132) “Erick, Halvorson” “Erickson, Halvorson”
