Norwegians in the Civil War
LINDELL, Carl
NE 1st Inf Co F. Residence: Clarinda (or Sidney), Iowa. Born in Sweden. Civil War: Age 38. Enlisted 15 Jun 1861 as a Corporal. Mustered 24 Jun 1861. Reduced to ranks on 10 Jul 1862. On 5 Nov 1863, by Special Order of the War Department, this Company was changed from Infantry to Cavalry. Lindell was promoted to Assistant Regimental Saddler Sergeant on 5 Nov 1863. Discharged 10 Aug 1864, expiration of term of service. Sources: (ISW-VI cd p78, 8)