Norwegians in the Civil War
MATHIASSON, John M.
IA 38th Inf Co H. Residence: Eldorado, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 32. Enlisted 14 August 1862. Mustered 4 Nov 1862. Private. Transferred to IA 34th & 38th Infantry Consolidated, Company H, on 1 Jan 1865. Mustered out 15 Aug 1865, Houston, Texas. Sources: (ISW-V p462,899)