Norwegians in the Civil War
BENSON, Halver
MN 1st Battalion of Infantry, Co A. Residence: Not shown. Born in Nummedal, Norway. Civil War: Age 24. Enrolled 27 Feb 1864. Mustered 29 Feb 1864. Private. Wounded at Ream’s Station, 25 Aug 1864. Discharged from the service per order of 14 Sep 1864. Post war: Lived in Sedan, Minnesota. Sources: (MINN p535). Discharged from the service on 9 Jun 1865. (MCIW p67) (Ulvestad p271)