Norwegians in the Civil War
GILBERT, Oley
WI 10th Inf Co D. Residence: Oxford, Marquette County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 30. Farmer. Married. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’7¼”. Enlisted for three years on 7 Oct 1861 at Portage City, Wisconsin. Mustered 16 Oct 1861 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. Promoted to Sergeant 13 Apr 1863. Was a prisoner of war. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 48-15; red book vol 15)