Norwegians in the Civil War
CHRISTIAN, Mathias
WI 40th Inf Co A. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 18. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’9”. Enlisted for 100 days on 24 May 1864 at Janesville, Wisconsin. Mustered 7 Jun 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Mustered out 16 Sep 1864 at Madison. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 174-3; red book vol 45)