CHARLESTON, Richard

IL 39th Inf Co I. Residence: Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 20. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, fair complexion, 5’6½”. Enlisted for three years on 13 Oct 1861. Recruit. Re-enlisted as a Veteran. Sources: (ILSA reel 4 p 50)