WI 3rd Inf Co K. Residence: Cottage Grove, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 18. Gray eyes, brown hair, freckled complexion, 6’1”. Enlisted for three years on 24 May 1861 at Madison, Wisconsin. Mustered 29 Jun 1861 at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Private. Discharged from the service for disability on 4 Feb 1863. Sources: (WHS red book vol 9 p194) “Anderson, Eli”
