CHRISTOPHERSON, Andrew

WI 6th Inf Co B. Residence: Highland, Iowa County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Married. Age 40. Blue eyes, sandy hair, light complexion, 6’. Drafted. Enrolled for one year on 28 Oct 1864 at Highland, Wisconsin. Mustered at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, the same day. Private. Joined Company B on 27 Nov 1864. Took part in the battles of Gravelly Run, Virginia, 31 Mar 1865, and Five Forks, 1 & 2 Apr 1865. He was at the surrender of General Lee’s Army on 9 Apr 1865. Discharged from the service 14 Jul 1865 at Jeffersonville, Indiana. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 27-13) (Larsen) “Anders Christofferson”