Norwegians in the Civil War

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LEGREED, John T.: MN 12th Inf Co M. Residence: Blue Earth City, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Spanish-American War: Enrolled 29 Apr 1898 at Blue Earth City. Mustered 6 May at Camp Ramsey. Corporal. Mustered out 5 Nov 1898 at New Ulm, Minnesota. Sources: (MSAW p193)
LEGSON, Knud: IL 82nd Inf Co I. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Sken (Skien?), Norway. Civil War: Laborer. Age 22. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, fair complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for three years on 7 Aug 1862 at Chicago. Mustered 29 Oct 1862 at Camp Butler, Illinois. Private. Mustered out 9 Jun 1865 at Washington, DC. Sources: (ILSA reel 7 p73)