Norwegians in the Civil War
SEVERSON, Sever
WI 5th Inf Co K. Residence: Menomonie, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Carpenter. Age 28. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’11½”. Enlisted for three years at Menomonie, Wisconsin, on 14 Sep 1862. Mustered 13 Sep 1862 at Madison, Wisconsin. Recruit. Private. Teamster. Re-assigned to 5th battalion Wisconsin Infantry. Company H to WI 5th Inf Re-organized Co A. “Has always been on extra duty being an excellent carpenter.” Mustered out 20 Jun 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 boxes 19; 26-3; red book vol 10a p164, vol 10b p186)