Norwegians in the Civil War
OLESON, Andrew C.
WI 50th Inf Co K. Residence: Freeman, Crawford County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 19. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’6”. Enlisted for one year on 6 Apr 1865 at Boscobel, Wisconsin. Mustered there the same date. Bounty $100, $33.33 paid. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 195-11) “Olson, Andrew”