PETERSON, Peter

IL 64th Inf Co E. Residence: Adams, La Salle County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 20. Hazel eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’11”. Enlisted for three years on 24 Feb 1864 at Ottawa, Illinois. Mustered 20 Mar 1864 at Chicago, Illinois. Private. Died in a hospital on 20 May 1864 at Decatur, Alabama. Sources: (ILSA reel 6 p50)