Norwegians in the Civil War
HELBOSTAD, Ole
MN 12th Inf Co M. Residence: Elmore, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Spanish-American War: Age 24. Enrolled as Private 29 Apr 1898 at Blue Earth City. Mustered 6 May at Camp Ramsey. Promoted to Corporal 7 Jul 1898. Mustered out 5 Nov 1898 at New Ulm, Minnesota. Sources: (MSAW p193)