Norwegians in the Civil War
HOAKINSON, John V.
IA 4th Cav Co C. Residence: Lockridge, Iowa. Born in Sweden. Civil War: Age 19. Enlisted 5 Oct 1861. Mustered 25 Nov 1861. Private. Re-enlisted and re-mustered 30 Dec 1863. Wounded severely on 10 Jun 1864 at Guntown, Mississippi. Discharged for his wounds on 17 Dec 1864 at Memphis, Tennessee. Sources: (ISW-IV cd p87)