Norwegians in the Civil War
SANFORD, Thomas
WI 10th Inf Co H. Residence: New Lisbon, Juneau County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 27. Riverman. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’10½”. Enlisted for three years on 6 Aug 1861 at Pine Hill, Wisconsin. Mustered 5 Oct 1861 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. Took part in the battles of Perryville, Stone’s River and Chickamauga. Wounded at Chickamauga on 19 Sep 1862. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 48-15; red book vol 15)