WI 6th Inf Co B. Residence: Upper Coon Valley, Coon, Vernon County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Married. Age 39. Blue eyes, light brown hair, dark complexion, 5’6”. Drafted. Enrolled for one year on 21 Sep 1864 at La Crosse, Wisconsin. Mustered there the same day. Private. Joined Company B on 27 Nov 1864. Took part in the battle of Hatcher’s Run, Virginia, 5-7 Feb 1865; Gravelly Run, Virginia, 1 Apr 1865 and Five Forks, 2 Apr 1865; and he was at the surrender of General Lee, 9 Apr 1865. Discharged from the service 8 Jun 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 27-13; red book vol 11 p44) (“Coon Valley”, publ 1928 by Upper Coon Valley Norwegian Lutheran Church, Coon Valley, WI) (Larsen) “Augenson, Thov”
