Norwegians in the Civil War
RYERSON, Joseph W.
WI Hv Arty Co A. Residence: Chicago, Illinois. Civil War: Seaman. Age 22. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’8 7/8”. Enlisted for three years on 1 May 1861 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mustered 11 Jun 1861 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Discharged from the service at Fort Cass (Cap ?), Virginia, 8 May 1862 for disability. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 246-7; red book vol 6)