Norwegians in the Civil War
BERG, Joseph J.
IL 19th Inf Co K. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Denmark. Civil War: Age 23. Unmarried. Occupation not shown. Brown eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for three years on 4 Jun 1861 at Chicago and mustered there on 17 Jun 1861. Private. Deserted 1 Jun 1863 at Fayetteville, Tennessee. Sources: (AILSA reel two p 39)