Norwegians in the Civil War
JOHNSON, Andrew
IL 8th Inf Co K. Residence: Danville, Vermillion, Illinois. Born in Sweden. Civil War: Age 23. Farmer. Gray eyes, light hair, fair complexion, 5’ ½” (looks like). Enlisted for one year on 27 Sep 1864 at Danville. Mustered there the same day. Mustered out 4 Oct 1865 at New Orleans, Louisiana, term of service having expired. Sources: (ILSA reel 1 p 60)