Norwegians in the Civil War
HEGLAND, Sure O.
IL 91st Inf Co E. Residence: Lisbon, Kendall County, Illinois. Born in Skaanevik, Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 21. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’7½”. Enlisted for three years on 11 Aug 1862 at Lisbon. Mustered 8 Sep 1862 at Camp Butler, Illinois. Private. Mustered out with company on 12 Jul 1865 at Mobile, Alabama. Post war: Lived in Story County, Iowa. Sources: (ILSA reel 8 p16) (Ulvestad p290)