Norwegians in the Civil War
SALVERSON, Hans
WI 21st Inf Co H. Residence: St. Lawrence, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 30. Mason. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’9½”. Enlisted for three years on 30 Nov 1863 at St. Lawrence. Mustered 4 Dec 1863 at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Private. Transferred to here from WI 10th Inf Co K. Died 5 Apr 1865 of wounds received in the battle of Bentonville, North Carolina, 19 Mar 1865. Sources: (WHS red book vol 26)