Norwegians in the Civil War
HILGERSON, Henry
WI 13th Inf Co E. Residence: Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 27. Farmer. Unmarried. Blue eyes, white hair, light complexion, 5’7½”. Drafted. Enrolled for one year on 22 Sep 1864 at Oconomowoc. Private. Mustered out 13 Jun 1865 at Nashville, Tennessee, in accordance with instructions from the war department. Sources: (WHS red book vol 18, p96)