Norwegians in the Civil War
SORENSON, Adolph
WI 47th Inf Co D. Residence: Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Born in Denmark. Civil War: Age 31. Merchant. Married. Blue eyes, auburn hair, light complexion, 5’6”. Mustered as Second Lieutenant of D Company on 9 Jan 1865. Promoted to Captain on 11 Feb 1865 and assigned on 13 Feb 1865 to command D Company. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 188-5; red book vol 52)