Norwegians in the Civil War
SCHMITZMEYER, John
WI 22nd Inf Co H. Residence: Raymond, Racine County, Wisconsin. Born in Denmark. Civil War: Farmer. Unmarried. Age 20. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’4¾”. Enlisted for three years on 6 Aug 1862 at Raymond. Mustered 1 Sep 1862 at Racine, Wisconsin. Private. Died 20 Apr 1863 in hospital no. 19 at Nashville, Tennessee. Sources: (WHS red book vol 27)