OLSON, John

IL 36th Inf Co F. Residence: Newark, Kendall County, Illinois. Born at Mission, La Salle County, Illinois. Civil War: Farmer. Age 26. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 6’1”. Enlisted for three years on 17 Aug 1861 at Newark. Mustered 20 Aug 1861 at Aurora, Illinois. Private. Discharged from the service for disability due to Consumption, February 1862. Sources: (ILSA reel 3 p72)