Norwegians in the Civil War
SAMUELS, Charles F.
IL 19th Inf Co G. Residence: Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois. Born in Sweden. Civil War: Age 20. Mechanic. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’11”. Enlisted for three years on 10 Jun 1861 at Moline and mustered 17 Jun 1861 at Chicago, Illinois. Private. Discharged 18 Jun 1863 due to amputation of his right leg because of wounds received in the Battle of Stone’s River. Sources: (ILSA reel two p 32)