Norwegians in the Civil War
RASMUSSON, Peter
WI 26th Inf Co D. Residence: Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin. Born in Denmark. Civil War: Age 21. Farmer. Unmarried. Gray eyes, gray hair, light complexion, 5’4”. Enlisted for three years on 18 Aug 1862 at Racine. Mustered 7 Sep 1862 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. Absent sick since 9 Dec 1862. Sources: (WHS red book vol 31)