Norwegians in the Civil War
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- VALAGER, Ole Olsen
- From Sogn, Norway. Civil War: Private. Was in Indian wars from 1862 to 1863, and in the Civil War in 1864. He was killed at Sedalia, Missouri, on 29 Oct 1864, while chasing Rebel General Price. Sources: (Ulvestad p339)
- VALDER, Ole
- IL 13th Inf Co C. Residence: Enid, La Salle County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Clerk. Unmarried. Age 32. Hazel eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’5¾”. Enlisted for three years on 24 May 1861 at Dixon, Illinois. Mustered the same day. Bounty $100. Private. Promoted to Corporal on 1 Dec 1863. Discharged from the service by order of Major General Freemont on Surgeon’s Certificate of Disability, at Rolla, Missouri, 23 Sep 1864. Sources: (ILSA reel one p20)