WI 3rd Inf Co G. Residence: Clayton, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 22. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’6”. Enlisted for three years on 28 Apr 1861 at Neenah, Wisconsin. Mustered 29 Jun 1861 at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Private. Discharged from the service for disability on 5 Jul 1861 at Fond du Lac. Re-enlisted as a Veteran on 23 Jan 1864. Wounded in action at Dallas, Georgia, 25 May 1864. Muster roll clerk stated that Nugaard was “a brave and good soldier”. Sources: (WHS red book vol 9 p142)