Norwegians in the Civil War
SJURSEN, Nels O.
WI 28th Inf Co K. Residence: Primrose, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Married. Age 24. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’6”, heavy build. Enlisted for three years on 18 Aug 1862 at Primrose. Mustered 14 Oct 1862 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. Mustered out 23 Aug 1865 at Brownsville, Texas. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 132-12,14)