Norwegians in the Civil War
NILSON, Nils
WI 50th Inf Co F. Residence: Fort Howard, Brown County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 43. Blue eyes, brown hair, ruddy complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for one year on 28 Feb 1865 at Green Bay, Wisconsin. Mustered there the same day. Bounty $100, $33.33 paid. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 195-7)