Torsten J. Gilbert
Tosten Iverson Gilbert

Private in Company F
15th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry
The Scandinavian Regiment

Torsten enlisted at age 15 by claiming to be 18, the legal minimum age to volunteer
This photograph is believed to have been taken circa 1896 at St. Paul, Minnesota
Torsten is thought to be wearing a 15th Wisconsin reunion ribbon issued in 1896
To see a photo of a surviving example of such a ribbon, click HERE
This image of Torsten is courtesy of his Great Grandson John D. Toraason
Picture shown above has been electronically enhanced by Deep Vee Productions
To view the group portrait that this image was cropped from, click HERE.

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All Rights Reserved. Created April 17, 2002. Last updated April 21, 2002.

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