Norwegians in the Civil War
OLESON, August
IL 31st Inf Co I. Residence: (Unreadable, looks like “Bedneson”), Illinois. Born in Germany. Civil War: Farmer. Age 37. Brown eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’2½”. Enlisted for one year on 4 Sep 1875 at Peoria, Illinois. Mustered the same day. Private. Mustered out 31 May 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky. Sources: (ILSA reel 3 p 8)