NELS, John

WI Hv Arty Co H. Residence: Neenah, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Married. Age 39. Blue eyes, light hair, ruddy complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for one year on 30 Aug 1864 at Green Bay, Wisconsin. Mustered there the same day. Bounty $100. Enlistment credited to Clayton, Winnebago County. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 245-9; red book vol 6)