Norwegians in the Civil War
JACOBSEN, Julius
WI 28th Inf Co C. Residence: Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Laborer. Married. Age 29. Brown eyes, dark hair, dark complexion, 5’7”, slim build. Enlisted for three years on 13 Aug 1862 at Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Mustered the same day at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. Mustered out at Brownsville, Texas, 23 Aug 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 132-5; red book vol 33)