Norwegians in the Civil War
BROWN, Lewis A.
IL 9th Cav. Unassigned Recruit. Residence: Colona, Mason County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Sailor. Age 18. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’3¾”. Enlisted for one year on 28 Mar 1865 at Peoria, Illinois, and mustered there the next day. Private. Sources: (ILSA reel 14 p82)