Charles Gustesson
15th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry
The Scandinavian Regiment
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| Name at Enlist | Charles Gustesson |
| Birth Name | Charles Gustesson |
| Lived | ca 1824 – |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Resident of Muster-In | Glendale, IA |
| Company at Enlistment | H |
| Rank at Enlistment | Private |
| Muster Date | 6 Oct 1864 |
Charles Gustesson was born in Sweden. He joined the WI 15th Infantry, Company H. The men of the company called themselves “Heg’s Rifles” in honor of the 15th commander, Colonel Hans C. Heg. They were also known as the “Voss Company” because of a large number of them who were from the Voss region of Norway.
The army listed him as living in Glendale, IA, age 40. He enlisted on October 6, 1864, and mustered the same day as a Private (Menig). He mustered out on July 28, 1865 at Keokuk, IA.
Sources: Roster and Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of the Rebellion, Vols 1-6, publ. 1908, Iowa General Assembly Roster Board, Des Moines, IA. Also on CD, vol II, cd, p.65.
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