Norwegians in the Civil War
HEDEGARD, John
WI 21st Inf Co G. Residence: Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Born in Denmark. Civil War: Age 24. Blacksmith. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’10”. Enlisted for three years on 9 Aug 1862 at Waupaca. Mustered 5 Sep 1862 at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Private. Transferred to the Veterans Reserve Corps on 28 Apr 1864. Sources: (WHS red book vol 26)