Norwegians in the Civil War
TORBINSON, Christian
WI 47th Inf Co D. Residence: Helvetia, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Enlistment credited to Harmony, Rock County. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 27. Unmarried. Blue eyes, blond hair, light complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for one year on 23 Jan 1865 at Scandinavia, Wisconsin. Mustered 10 Feb 1865 at Madison, Wisconsin. Bounty $100. Appointed Corporal on 12 Feb 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 188-5; red book vol 52)