Norwegians in the Civil War
ALSTON, Daniel
IL 67th Inf Co D. Residence: Algonquin, McHenry County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Shoemaker. Age 21. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’5”. Enlisted for three months on 4 Jun 1862 at Elgin, Illinois. Mustered 14 Jun 1862 at Chicago, Illinois. Private. Mustered out 27 Sep 1862 at Camp Douglas, Illinois. Sources: (ILSA reel 7 p67)