Norwegians in the Civil War
GUSTAVUS, Charles
WI 42nd Inf Co A. Residence: Scandinavia, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Hotel Keeper. Age 38. Married. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’6”. Enlisted for one year on 24 Aug 1864 at Waupaca, Wisconsin. Mustered 1 Sep 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Bounty $100. Private. Discharged 11 Jun 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 176-2,14; red book vol 47)