THORSON, John

IL 104th Inf Co G. Residence: Ottawa, La Salle County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 32. Unmarried. Gray eyes, light hair, dark complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for three years on 14 Aug 1862 at Mission, Illinois. Mustered 27 Aug 1862 at Ottawa. Corporal. Promoted to Sergeant. Killed on 21 (20?) Jul 1864 at Peach Tree Creek, Georgia. Sources: (ILSA reel 9 p55)