THOMPSON, Peter

WI 22nd Inf Co E. Residence: Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 23. Farmer. Unmarried. Gray eyes, dark hair, dark complexion, 5’5½”. Enlisted for three years on 14 Aug 1862 at Janesville. Mustered 1 Sep 1862 at Racine, Wisconsin. Private. Promoted to Corporal on 2 Jul 1864. “A faithful soldier.” Sources: (WHS red book vol 27)