Norwegians in the Civil War
CHRISTIANSEN, Dethlef
WI 21st Inf Co E. Residence: New Holstein, Calumet County, Wisconsin. Born in Germany. Civil War: Age 22. Painter. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’4½”. Enlisted for three years on 12 Aug 1862 at Chilton, Wisconsin. Mustered 5 Sep 1862 at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Private. Was in the battles of Chaplain Hills and Stone’s River. Died 25 Apr 1863 at New Holstein, Wisconsin, while on a sick furlough. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 106-14; red book vol 26)