Norwegians in the Civil War
SORENSON, Howard
WI 8th Inf Co C. Residence: Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 35. Unmarried. Enlisted for three years on 21 Aug 1861 at Eau Claire, and mustered 9 Sep 1861 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Died 2 Sep 1863 at Bear Creek, Mississippi. Sources: (WHS red book vol 13 p56)