Norwegians in the Civil War
BENSON, Nels P.
IL 19th Inf Co H. Residence: Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois. Born in Sweden. Civil War: Age 22. Farmer. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’11½”. Enlisted for three years on 10 Jun 1861 at Moline, Illinois. Mustered 17 Jun 1861 at Chicago, Illinois. Private. Discharged 9 Jul 1864 at Chicago. Bounty of $100 paid. Sources: (ILSA reel two p 30)