Norwegians in the Civil War
WINNESS, M. B.
IL 24th Inf Co E. Born in Norway. Civil War: Blacksmith. Age 28. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, ruddy complexion, 5’5”. Enlisted for three years on 17 Jun 1861 at Chicago. Mustered 8 Jul 1861. Private. Deserted 26 Nov 1861 at Colesburg, Kentucky. Sources: (ILSA reel 2 p74)