Norwegians in the Civil War
RASSMUSSEN, Peter O.
US Army, 16th Cav, Troop I. Born 13 Jan 1898 at Koldint, Denmark, son of Ole Rassmussen and Ida Andersen. First World War: Age 19. Entered service on 13 Dec 1917 at Fort Logan, Colorado. Died 15 Oct 1918 at Fort Logan, a suicide. Buried in Nazareth Cemetery, Beresford, South Dakota, lot 18, grave 11. Sources: (SDSHS WPA Veterans Cemetery Records, Lincoln County)
