NELSON, Claus

WI 17th Inf Co G. Residence: Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin. Born in Sweden. Civil War: Age 33. Laborer. Blue eyes, auburn hair, fair complexion, 5’6”. Private. Re-enlisted for three years on 27 Feb 1864 at Vicksburg, Mississippi, and re-mustered there on 7 Mar 1864. Mustered out 14 Jul 1865. Sources: (WHS red book vol 22, p150)