Norwegians in the Civil War
ORSTAD, Thomas
IL 36th Inf Co F. Residence: Aurora, Kane County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 24. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, fair complexion, 5’6”. Enlisted for three years on 9 Sep 1861 at Aurora. Mustered 12 Sep 1861 at Aurora. Private. Discharged from the service for disability on 4 Jun 1862 at St. Louis, Missouri. Sources: (ILSA reel three p72)