Norwegians in the Civil War
TORGERSON, Christian
WI 3rd Inf Co H. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 24. Blue eyes, brown hair, flush complexion, 5’4”. Drafted. Enrolled for one year on 6 Oct 1864 at La Crosse, Wisconsin, and mustered there that same day. Private. Never reported to his company. Sources: (WHS red book vol 9 p164)