Norwegians in the Civil War
WALLE, Ludwig I.
IL 89th Inf Co D. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Sailor. Age 25. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’3½”. Enlisted for three years on 8 Jan 1864 at Chicago and mustered there the same day. Private. Transferred to Illinois 59th Infantry, Company D. Mustered out 8 Dec 1865 at New Braunfels, Texas. Sources: (ILSA reel 6 p23, reel 8 p18; reel 47-9 p23)