Norwegians in the Civil War
PETERSEN, Hans
MA 2nd Inf Co K. Residence: Boston, Massachusetts. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark. Civil War: Bookkeeper. Was the company’s First Sergeant from 12 May 1861 to 27 Jun 1861. Was detached to the Brigade commissary depot as a clerk from 23 Jul 1861 to July 1863. Assigned as Regimental Armorer on 28 Jul 1863. Mustered out 28 May 1864. Sources: (Massachusetts Civil War Research Center)