Norwegians in the Civil War
OLDSTON, Thomas
IL 50th Inf Co F. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 18. Gray eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’2”. Enlisted for one year on 1 Dec 1864 at Jacksonville, Illinois, as a substitute for Shadrack McGowen. Mustered there the same day. Private. Mustered out 17 Feb 1865. Sources: (ILSA reel 5 p73)