Norwegians in the Civil War
ARENTZON, John
IL 82nd Inf Co I. Residence: Michigan City, Michigan. Born in Trondheim, Norway. Civil War: Carpenter. Unmarried. Age 44. Gray eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, 5’10”. Enlisted for three years on 6 Aug 1862 at Chicago. Mustered 29 Oct 1862 at Camp Butler, Illinois. Private. Discharged from the service for disability on 2 Oct 1863 at Washington, D.C. Sources: (ILSA reel 7 p72)