Norwegians in the Civil War
JOHANSON, Jergen
IL 82nd Inf Co I. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Cigar maker. Age 18. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’9”. Enlisted for three years on 17 Nov 1863 at Chicago. Mustered the same day at Springfield, Illinois. Private. Transferred to “14th a. C.” (14th Inf Co A. ?). Sources: (ILSA reel 7 p74)