SMITH, John

WI 21st Inf Co K. Residence: Mishicott, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Mechanic. Age 39. Married. Blue eyes, light hair, sandy complexion, 5’5”. Recruit. Enlisted for three years on 11 Feb 1864 at Manitowoc. Mustered 26 Feb 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Took part in the campaign to Atlanta. Died 1 Jun 1864 of wounds he received in the battle of New Hope Church, 28 May 1864. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 106-13; red book vol 26) (Love p1092)