WI 25th Inf Co B. Residence: Richwood, Richland County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Married. Age 41. Farmer. Blue eyes, dark hair, fair complexion, 5’9”. Enlisted for three years on 14 Aug 1862 at Orion, Wisconsin. Mustered 13 Sep 1862 at La Crosse, Wisconsin. Private. Was with the company in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Left sick at Madison, Wisconsin. Joined the company at Columbus, Kentucky, on 20 May 1863. Received sick leave on 20 Jul 1863. Reported to the hospital in Madison where he died 27 Aug 1863 of chronic diarrhea. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 121-15; red book vol 30) “Christopherson, Ole”
