Norwegians in the Civil War
LAWSON, Thomas
IL 39th Inf Co D. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Civil War: Soldier. Age 19. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’7”. Private. Re-enlisted for three years on 1 Jan 1864 at Hilton Head, South Carolina. Re-mustered there on 25 Jan 1864. Promoted to Corporal on 21 Sep 1865. Discharged from the service 6 Sep 1865 at Norfolk, Virginia. Sources: (ILSA reel 4 p 22)