Norwegians in the Civil War
ARNESON, Arne
WI 38th Inf Co I. Residence: El Paso, Pierce County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 30. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for one year on 22 Aug 1864 at Prescott, Wisconsin. Mustered 13 Sep 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Recruit. Bounty $100. Private. Discharged for disability on 7 Dec 1864 at McDougal Hospital in New York Harbor. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 170-11; red book vol 43)