Norwegians in the Civil War
ROBINSON, Louis
WI 17th Inf Co F. Residence: Prairie du Chien, Crawford County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Laborer. Age 38. Blue eyes, light hair, florid complexion, 5’7”. Mustered 25 Feb 1862. Private. Re-enlisted as a Veteran Volunteer for three years on 26 Feb 1864 at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Bounty $100. Re-mustered 3 Mar 1864 at Vicksburg. Private. Mustered out 14 Jul 1865 Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 87-8; red book vol 22, p132)