Norwegians in the Civil War
OLESON, Christian
WI 10th Inf Co G. Residence: Jackson County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 23 (33?). Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 6’. Enlisted for three years on 7 Sep 1861 at Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Mustered 5 Oct 1861 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. He was in the battles of Perryville and Stone’s River. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 48-9; red book vol 15)