PETERSON, Torger

WI 5th Inf Co G. Residence: Albion, Jackson County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 20. Blue eyes, white hair, light complexion, 5’8½”. Enlisted for one year on 31 Aug 1864 at Albion. Mustered 13 Sep 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Enlistment bounty $100. Private. Absent sick at the time of muster out of his company. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 boxes 19; 26-1; red book vol 10b p280)