Norwegians in the Civil War
SORENSON, Aslak
WI 44th Inf Co C. Residence: Iola, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Enlistment credited to Shields, Dodge County. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 28. Unmarried. Gray eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for one year on 29 Oct 1864 at Waupaca, Wisconsin. Mustered on 10 Nov 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Bounty $100. Recruit. Private. Mustered out with this company on 28 Aug 1865 at Paducah, Kentucky. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 180-15; red book vol 49; blue book)