Norwegians in the Civil War
JANSEN, Torger
WI 50th Inf Co ?. Residence: Christiana, Vernon County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Laborer. Age 20. Blue eyes, light hair, flush complexion, 5’11¾”. Enlisted for one year on 23 Feb 1865 at La Crosse, Wisconsin. Mustered there the same day. Bounty $100, $33.33 paid. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 195-12)