Norwegians in the Civil War
LESSON, Niels
WI 50th Inf Co K. Residence: Dunn, Dunn County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 38. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’6½”. Enlisted for one year on 4 Mar 1865 at Menomonie, Wisconsin. Mustered on 22 Mar 1865 at Madison, Wisconsin. Bounty $100, $33.33 paid. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 195-11,12) [Unsure of surname.]