Norwegians in the Civil War
UPSAL, Hans Olson
WI 38th Inf Co G. Residence: Black Earth, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 30. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for one year on 30 Aug 1864 at Black Earth. Mustered into the Wisconsin 42nd Infantry on 7 Sep 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Immediately assigned to WI 38th Inf Co C. Bounty $100. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 boxes 170-9, 176-12,13; red book vol 43)