Norwegians in the Civil War
HOFFMAN, John
IL 20th Inf Co A. Residence: Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois. Born in Denmark. Civil War: Age 26. Laborer. Unmarried. Blue eyes, sandy hair, light complexion, 5’3½”. Enlisted for three years on 15 Jun 1861 at Joliet, Illinois, and mustered there the same day. Private. Discharged 13 Jun 1864, due to expiration of term of service. Sources: (ILSA reel two p 46)