Norwegians in the Civil War
AMMISON, John
WI 18th Inf Co I. Residence: Coon, Vernon County, Wisconsin. Born Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 43. Blue eyes, brown hair, dark complexion, 5’3”. Drafted. Enrolled for one year on 20 Sep 1864 at La Crosse, Wisconsin. Mustered there the same day. Private. Mustered out 2 Jun 1865 at Washington, DC. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 92-11; red book vol 23)