Norwegians in the Civil War
MICKELSON, Nelson
IL 45th Inf Co E. Residence: Mt. Carroll, Carroll County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Laborer. Age 40. Unmarried. Blue eyes, sandy hair, dark complexion, 5’9”. Enlisted for three years on 27 Sep 1862. Private. Mustered out 3 Jun 1865 at Washington, D.C. Sources: (ILSA reel 4 p28)