NELSON, John G.

IA 9th Inf Co H. Residence: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 20. Enlisted 26 Aug 1861. Mustered 24 Sep 1861. Private. Wounded slightly in arm 7 Mar 1862, Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Killed in battle 23 May 1863, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Sources: (ISW-II p100).