Norwegians in the Civil War
BENSON, Ole
IL 7th Cav Co L. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Sailor. Age 26. Hazel eyes, sandy hair, light complexion, 5’4”. Enlisted for one year on 16 Feb 1865 at Chicago and mustered there the same day. Private. Mustered out 4 Nov 1865 at Nashville, Tennessee. Sources: (ILSA reel 14 p67)