Norwegians in the Civil War
EGERNESS, Lars
IL Lt Arty Cogswells Battery. Residence: Leland, La Salle County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Sailor. Age 44. Hazel eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’9¾”. Enlisted for three years on 6 Dec 1861 at Leland. Mustered 12 Nov 1861 (sic) at Ottawa, Illinois. Private. Died 16 Jul 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee. Sources: (ILSA reel 18 p24)