Norwegians in the Civil War
ROCKSTAD, John A.
IL 74th Inf Co G. Residence: Durand, Winnebago County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Painter. Age 21. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for three years on 9 Aug 1862 at Durand. Mustered 4 Sep 1862 at Rockford, Illinois. Private. Died 29 May 1864 at Chattanooga, Tennessee, of wounds received 14 May 1864. Sources: (ILSA reel 7 p60)