Photo of Major George Wilson of the 15th Field & Staff.

Soldier Profiles V-W-X-Y-Z

15th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry
The Scandinavian Regiment

Major George Wilson of Field & Staff
Commanded the 15th from November 25, 1863, until July 24, 1864
Image RG859-CWP-161.73, Wm. Schultz College, U.S. Army Military History Institute

Below is a list of profiles for some of the 15th's soldiers whose last names begin with V, W, X, Y or Z. Each profile contains detailed information on that soldier's military service in the 15th during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Some profiles also include a photo; some include pre- and/or post-war genealogical data. If alternative spellings of names are known, then they are listed within (parentheses). If an alternative last name is known, then it is listed separately, in its proper alphabetical location. Also shown is: the highest rank the soldier reached in the 15th; which part of the 15th they served in (either on the Field and Staff (F&S) or in one of its companies (A, B, C, etc.); their place of birth; and their residence at the time they joined the 15th.

Names - W Highest Rank Unit Place of Birth Residence at Muster-In
WESTBY
Ole Tostensen		PrivateHBiri
Kingdom of Norrway		Bad Ax (now Vernon) County, Wisconsin
WHIPPLE
Alfred H.		Assistant
Surgeon		F&S?Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin
WILSON
George (Georg)		MajorF&SHamburg, GermanyMadison, Dane County, Wisconsin
Names - YHighest RankUnitPlace of Birth Residence at Muster-In
YGRE
Oliver Thompson		2nd LieutenantASolberg farm, Skjeberg, Østfold,
Kingdom of Norway		Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

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