Norwegians in the Civil War
EVENSEN, Hans
WI 28th Inf Co C. Residence: Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Moulder [brickmaker]. Unmarried. Age 22. Gray eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’7”, stout build. Enlisted for three years on 13 Aug 1862 at Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Mustered 13 Oct 1862 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. Mustered out at Brownsville, Texas, 23 Aug 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 132-5,14; red book vol 33)