JOHNSON, John

WI 35th Inf Co C. Residence: Elba, Dodge County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 19. Blue eyes, light hair, fair complexion, 5’6”. Enlisted for three years on 16 Dec 1863 at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Mustered 29 Dec 1863 at Camp Washburn, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bounty $290. Private. Died of disease at New Orleans, Louisiana, on 4 Aug 1864. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 157-5; red book vol 40) (Love p1114)