Norwegians in the Civil War
OLESON, Christian
IL 1st Lt Arty New Battery A. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Sailor. Age 38. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’7½”. Enlisted for one year on 15 Oct 1864. Mustered there the same day. Private. Mustered out 15 Jul 1865 at Chicago. Sources: (ILSA reel 16 p13)