Norwegians in the Civil War
CHRISTENSEN, David
WI 24th Inf Co D. Residence: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Sailor. Age 24. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’3”. Enlisted for three years on 17 Aug 1862 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mustered there on 19 Aug 1862. Bounty paid $25. Private. Transferred to Company B on 8 Sep 1862. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 118-6; red book vol 29)