Andrew Peterson
15th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry
The Scandinavian Regiment
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Name at Enlist | Andrew Peterson |
Birth Name | Andrew Peterson |
Lived | ca. 1827 – 1892 |
Birth Place | Vigdal |
Birth Country | Norway |
Company at Enlistment | H |
Burial Location | McFarland, Dane County, WI |
Spouse | Jennie |
Andrew Peterson was born in Vigdal, Norway circa 1827. He joined the WI 15th Infantry, Company H. The men of the company called themselves “Heg’s Rifles” in honor of the 15th commander, Colonel Hans C. Heg. They were also known as the “Voss Company” because of a large number of them who were from the Voss region of Norway.
After the war, he married Jennie. He died 1892 and was buried in McFarland, WI.
Sources: Hedberg; Civil War Pension Index, Roll# T288_369.
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