Norwegians in the Civil War
TORGERSON, George
WI 17th Inf Co B. Residence: Stiles, Oconto County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Sailor. Age 35. Blue eyes, brown hair, ruddy complexion, 5’6”. Enrolled for one year on 24 Oct 1864 at Green Bay, Wisconsin, as a substitute for Henry Voit (looks like), (address unreadable). Mustered the same day. Private. Mustered out 14 Jul 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 87-13; red book vol 22, p42)