NELSON, Thomas

IL 72nd Inf Co F. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Sailor. Age 38. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’11”. Enlisted for three years on 6 Aug 1862 at Chicago and mustered there on 21 Aug 1862. Private. Absent sick since 16 Jul 1863 at St. Louis, Missouri. Sources: (ILSA reel 7 p59)