Norwegians in the Civil War
WINKERMAN, Benjamin
IL 28th Inf Co F Re-organized. Residence: Not shown. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 22. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’6½”. Enlisted for three years on 8 Aug 1862 at Lisbon, Illinois. Mustered in 8 Sep 1862 at Camp Butler, Illinois. Private. Transferred from the Illinois 91st Regiment. Mustered out 16 Mar 1866 at Brownsville, Texas. Sources: (ILSA reel 17 p22)