WI 36th Inf Co K. Residence: Spring Brook, Dunn County, Wisconsin. Born in Christiania (now Oslo), Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 37. Married. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’9”. Enlisted for three years on 29 Feb 1864 at Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Mustered 23 Mar 1864 at Camp Randall, Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Discharged 18 May 1865 at Madison. “Was never with the Reg’t when in battle as he was always sick on such occasions was a very poor Soldier, But a good Bummer.” Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 162-12; red book vol 41) “Christopherson, Brent”
