Norwegians in the Civil War
SLATTEN, Matthias
WI 38th Inf Co I. Residence: Oak Grove, Pierce County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 40. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 6’1”. Enlisted for one year on 25 Aug 1864 at Oak Grove. Mustered 13 Sep 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Bounty $100. Private. Mustered 2 Jun 1865 at Tennallytown, DC. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 170-11,13; red book vol 43)