MN Indian War: “Citizen Soldiers engaged in the Sioux Indian war of 1862”. The Scandinavian Guards, organized in Nicollet County, 27 Aug 1862, and who…
From Sogn (or Sogndal?), Norway. Civil War: Private. Wounded in the battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania [1-3 Jul 1863]. Post war: Lived at Norway Lake, Minnesota.…
WI 47th Inf. Residence: Farmington, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 27. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’9”. Enlisted for…
WI 27th Inf Co H. Residence: Perry, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born in Christiansand, Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 18. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion,…