Norwegians in the Civil War
KLINK, George
IL 25th Inf Co H. Residence: Arcola, Douglas County, Illinois. Born in Denmark. Civil War: Age 24. Saddler. Married. Blue eyes, light auburn hair, dark complexion, 5’5¾”. Enlisted for three years on 27 Jul 1861 at Tuscola, Illinois, and mustered on 4 Aug 1861 at St. Louis, Missouri. Corporal. Assigned to the Regimental Band as a Primary Musician. Promoted to Chief Musician on 1 May 1863. Mustered out 5 Sep 1864 in Springfield, Illinois. Sources: (ILSA reel two p 2, 29)