Norwegians in the Civil War
CHRISTENSON, Peter
WI 36th Inf Co D. Residence: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Married. Age 28. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’10”. Enlisted for three years on 28 Feb 1864 at Milwaukee. Mustered 14 Mar 1864 at Camp Randall, Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Deserted from Camp Randall 28 Apr 1864. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 162-6; red book vol 41) “Christianson, Peter”.