Norwegians in the Civil War
JACOBSON, Christian
WI 10th Inf Co K. Residence: Waupun, Dodge County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 21. Unmarried. Dark eyes, dark hair, fair complexion, 5’11”. Enlisted for three years on 14 Sep 1861 at Waupun. Mustered 5 Oct 1861 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. Taken prisoner in the battle of Chickamauga 20 Sep 1863. Died of disease on 4 Jan 1864 at Danville, Virginia. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 48-15; red book vol 15) (WLCW 49)