Norwegians in the Civil War
OWENS, John
WI 38th Inf Co I. Residence: Prescott, Pierce County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Blacksmith. Age 41. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for one year on 15 Aug 1864 at Prescott. Mustered 13 Sep 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Bounty $100. Private. Recruit. Mustered out 2 Jun 1865 at Tennallytown, DC. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 170-11,13; red book vol 43) “Owen, John”