JACOBSEN, John

WI 27th Inf Co H. Residence: Christiania, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Occupation: Soldier. Age 34. Blue eyes, dark hair, light complexion, 5’8”, stout build. Enlisted for three years on 30 Jul 1862 at Madison, Wisconsin. Mustered 25 Oct 1862 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. Left sick at Helena, Arkansas, 13 Aug 1863. Discharged from hospital at Memphis, Tennessee, on 12 Nov 1863; rejoined his regiment on 27 Nov 1863. Absent sick at Little Rock, Arkansas, general hospital 5 Jan 1864. Discharged from the service for disability on 2 Mar 1864 from hospital at Little Rock. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 boxes 129-10,19; 130-10, 131-14; red book vol 32)