Norwegians in the Civil War
PETERS, Peter O.
WI 11th Inf Co B. Residence: Preble, Brown County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 32. Farmer. Married. Brown eyes, dark hair, ruddy complexion, 5’7”. Drafted. Enrolled for one year on 28 Dec 1864. Mustered 14 Mar 1865 at Madison. Private. Joined Company B on 2 May 1865. Mustered out with his regiment on 4 Sep 1865 at Mobile, Alabama. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 52-13; red book vol 16, p42)