Norwegians in the Civil War
LEWIS, Knute S.
IL 8th Cav Co F. Residence: Evanston, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 20. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’9”. Enlisted for three years on 9 Sep 1861. Mustered 12 Sep 1861 at St. Charles, Illinois. Private. Re-enlisted as a Veteran on 30 Nov 1863 and re-mustered the same day at Culpepper Court House, Virginia. Sources: (ILSA reel 14 p122, 123)