Norwegians in the Civil War
FOSS, Elmer Theodore
US Army. Born 20 Dec 1886 near Hancock, Minnesota, son of Norwegian immigrant Thomas Foss. No War: A career officer, serving 35 years in the army. Married to Madeleine Booth. Died 2 Jan 1968 at his home in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California. Sources: (casclara-l@rootsweb.com)