Norwegians in the Civil War
BURFIELD, Samuel
IL 25th Inf Co H. Residence: Bourbon, Douglas County, Illinois. Born in Denmark. Civil War: Age 26. Farmer. Unmarried. Hazel eyes, auburn hair, light complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for three years on 27 Jul 1861 at Tuscola, Illinois, and mustered on 4 Aug 1861 at St. Louis, Missouri. Private. Wounded at Stone’s River. Mustered out 1 Sep 1864 at Springfield, Illinois. Sources: (ILSA reel two p30)