Norwegians in the Civil War
PHILLIPS, Peter
IL 36th Inf Co F. Residence: Aurora, Kane County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 25. Unmarried. Blue eyes, blue hair, dark complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for three years on 2 Sep 1861 at Aurora. Mustered 12 Sep 1861 at Aurora. Private. Died of diarrhea on 1 Dec 1863 at Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Sources: (ILSA reel three p72)