Fabrian Brydolf
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| Name at Enlist | Fabrian Brydolf |
| Birth Name | Fabrian Brydolf |
| Lived | – 25 Jan 1897 |
| Birth Place | Ostergothland |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Resident of Muster-In | Burlington, IA |
| Death Location | Burlington |
| Father | Anders G. Brydolf |
| Immigration | 1841 |
Fabrian Brydolf joined US 15th Infantry Captain Guthrie’s Co K. Residence: Burlington, IA. Born in Ostergothland, Sweden, son of a prominent Lutheran clergyman, Anders G. Brydolf. Educated as a landscape painter. Came to America in 1841 to Cleveland, OH. Came to Burlington, IA, serving as interpreter for a party of Swedish immigrants. Mexican War: Enrolled 14 Apr 1847 at Burlington. Sergeant. Wounded in the battle of Churubusco. Mustered out with his Company on 4 Aug 1848. Civil War: Age 42. Appointed Captain of IA 6th Infantry Co I on 12 Jul 1861. Mustered 18 Jul 1861. Wounded,lost his right arm, at Shiloh, TN, 6 Apr 1862. Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, second in command, of the IA 25th Infantry on 6 Sep 1862. Mustered there 27 Sep 1862. Resigned, 8 Jun 1863. Accepted position as Lieutenant Colonel, 2nd Regiment, Veteran Reserve Corps, on 1 Nov 1863. Mustered out, 1 Jul 1865. Post war: Suffered paralysis and loss of his eyesight. Died 25 Jan 1897 at Burlington.
Sources: ISW-I cd p24; ISW-III cd p16; ISW-VI cd p28.