Norwegians in the Civil War
HJORTH, Jacob M.
IL 132nd Co I. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Painter. Age 31. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’10”. Enlisted for 100 days on 23 May 1864 at Chicago and mustered 1 Jun 1864 at Camp Fry, Illinois. Corporal. Mustered out with his Company on 17 Oct 1864 at Chicago. Sources: (ILSA reel 11 p23)