Norwegians in the Civil War
GROONA, Hans
IL 82nd Inf Co I. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Skurigen (?), Norway. Civil War: Mason. Age 30. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, dark complexion, 5’6”. Enlisted for three years on 12 Aug 1862 at Chicago. Mustered 29 Oct 1862 at Camp Butler, Illinois. Private. Transferred to Veterans Reserve Corps on 29 Oct 1864. Sources: (ILSA reel 7 p72)