Norwegians in the Civil War
SHALMON, John A.
IA 30th Inf Co H. Residence: Glendale, Iowa. Born in Sweden. Civil War: Age 21. Enlisted 14 Aug 1862. Mustered 14 Sep 1862. Private. Died of disease on 12 Sep 1863 at Black River Bridge, Mississippi. Buried in the National Cemetery at Vicksburg, Mississippi, section Q, grave 543. Sources: (ISW-III cd p93)