NELSON, Nels

WI 7th Inf Co D. Residence: New Diggings, Lafayette County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Laborer. Age 24. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’9”. Enrolled for one year and mustered on 2 Mar 1865 at Boscobel, Wisconsin, as a substitute for James Vipond, New Diggings, Lafayette County, Wisconsin. Private. Discharged from the service 7 Jun 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 33-13; red book vol 12 p60)