Norwegians in the Civil War
NORENE, Nelson P.
IL 17th Inf Co E. Residence: Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. Born in Sweden. Civil War: Age 27. Farmer. Unmarried. Gray eyes, white hair, light complexion, 5’8¾”. Enlisted for three years on 25 May 1861 at Peoria, Illinois, and mustered there the same day. Corporal. Sources: (ILSA reel two p 19) [Uncertain of spelling of surname due handwriting]