Norwegians in the Civil War
STRAND, Ole
WI 2nd Inf Co H. Residence: Norway Township, Racine County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Shoemaker. Age 27. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for three years on 24 Apr 1861 at Madison. Mustered there 11 Jun 1861. Private. Promoted to Sergeant 10 May 1863. Mustered out 29 Jun 1864. Sources: (WHS red book vol 8)