WI 27th Inf Co H. Residence: Christiania, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born at Boe, Norway. Civil War: Age 33. Enlisted for three years on 15 Aug 1862 at Christiania, Wisconsin. Mustered 25 Oct 1862 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. On furlough 28 Jan to 7 Feb, 1863. On leave 21 Feb to 1 Mar 1863. In hospital at Columbus, Kentucky, since 30 May 1863, on account of sickness. Discharged from the service for disability on 27 Jul 1863 at Mound City, Illinois. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 boxes 129-19, 130-10, 131-4,14; red book vol 32) “Torgerson, William”.
