Norwegians in the Civil War
DAHN, Emile J.
WI 45th Inf Co A. Residence: Mayville, Dodge County, Wisconsin. Enlistment credited to Ashippun, Dodge County. Born in Norway. Civil War: Physician. Age 42. Married. Gray eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, 5’3”. Enlisted for one year on 3 Oct 1864 at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Mustered there the same day. Bounty $100. Private. Discharged 12 Nov 1864 so that he could accept a Commission as Assistant Surgeon effective 25 Dec 1864. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 183-2; red book vol 50) “Dahm, Emil”