Norwegians in the Civil War
OMOT, Simon N.
WI 42nd Inf Co A. Residence: Scandinavia, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Born in Eidanger, Norway. Civil War: Blacksmith. Age 21. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’11”. Enlisted for one year on 29 Aug 1864 at Waupaca, Wisconsin. Mustered 1 Sep 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Bounty $100. Private. Mustered out 20 Jun 1865. Post war: Died in Rhinelander, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 176-2,14; red book vol 47) (Ulvestad p266) “Aamot, Simon” “Omut, Simon”