WI 16th Inf Co C. Residence: Perry, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 32. Blue eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, 5’2¾”. Drafted. Enrolled for one year on 19 Sep 1864 at Janesville, Wisconsin. Mustered the same day. Private. Marched through Georgia, and North and South Carolina. Discharged from the service 11 May 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 80-18; red book vol 21 p64) “Kemmer, George”