Norwegians in the Civil War
SCHURGO, George
IL 82nd Inf Co A. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Laborer. Age 37. Unmarried. Dark eyes, black hair, dark complexion, 5’7¾”. Enlisted for three years on 12 Aug 1862 at Chicago and mustered there 26 Sep 1862. Private. Killed 20 Jul 1864 at Peach Tree Creek, Georgia. Sources: (ILSA reel 7 p50) [Name very faint.]