JOHNSON, Nels

WI 4th Cav Co A. Born in Norway. Civil War: Laborer. Age 18. Brown hair, light complexion, 5’5”. Enlisted for three years on 27 Apr 1861 at Whitewater, Wisconsin. Mustered 2 Jul 1861 at Racine, Wisconsin. Private. Discharged from the service 26 May 1863 at New Orleans, Louisiana, for disability. Sources: (WHS red book vol 4a p28)