Norwegians in the Civil War
SMITH, Jens E.
IL 82nd Inf Co I. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Eidsvold, Sweden. Civil War: Soldier. Age 27. Married. Blue eyes, dark hair, fair complexion, 5’10”. Enlisted for three years on 4 Aug 1862 at Chicago. Mustered 29 Oct 1862 at Camp Butler, Illinois. Private. Discharged from the service for disability 5 Feb 1863 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sources: (ILSA reel 7 p73)