Norwegians in the Civil War
TORGERSON, Torger
WI 12th Inf Co K. Residence: Freeman, Rising Sun, Crawford County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Unmarried. Farmer. Age 19. Hazel eyes, sandy hair, light complexion, 5’10”. Enlisted for three years on 3 Dec 1863 at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Mustered there the same day. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 58-12; red book vol 17, p178)