Norwegians in the Civil War
BAKKETHUN, Niels
WI 49th Inf Co I. Residence: Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Printer. Age 30. Blue eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, 5’9½”. Enlisted for one year on 16 Feb 1865 at Madison. Mustered 23 Feb 1865 at Madison. Bounty $100, $33.33 paid. Appointed Corporal. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 193-11,13,27)