Norwegians in the Civil War
VOGHT, John J.
IL 23rd Inf Co A Consolidated. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Sailor. Age 21. Blue eyes, fair hair, fair complexion, 5’4½”. Enlisted for three years on 13 Dec 1863 at Chicago. Mustered 18 Dec 1863 at Springfield, Illinois. Bounty $300. Private. Promoted to Corporal. Mustered out with his Company on 24 Jul 1865 at Richmond, Virginia. Sources: (ILSA reel 17 p27)