Norwegians in the Civil War
OLESEN, Sorn
WI 12th Inf Co E. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 20. Blue eyes, light brown hair, fair complexion, 5’6”. Enrolled for one year on 13 Oct 1864 at La Crosse, Wisconsin, as a substitute for H. Oberson of Coon, Vernon County, Wisconsin. Mustered the same day. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 58-13; red book vol 17, p92)