Gudmund Gudmundson, a Civil War portrait, 1973.

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Gudmund Gudmundson, a Civil War portrait, 1973.

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An article about Norwegian Americans in the Civil War originally published by Bye in his book "Jeg Vet en Vind" (Oslo: 1973), based partially on letters from members of the 15th Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry; English translation prepared by Della Kittleson Catuna.

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Bye, Erik

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United States. Army. Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, 15th (1862-1865)

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After the Battle of Bull Run that was a disappointing loss to the North, a group of new Scandinavian immigrants fighting on the Northern side (largely due to opposition to slavery) requested to form their own militia so as to avoid the language barriers that affected their performance in military duties. In Madison, Wisconsin, on September 15, 1861, many prominent Scandinavians met to establish a Scandinavian Regiment. The story is based on the letters and other accounts of the members of the re...