WI 11th Inf Co F. Residence: Cato, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Born Anders Eriksen Riis on 23 Oct 1828 in Gjerpen, Telemark, Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 38. Married. Blue eyes, dark hair, light complexion, 5’7½”. Drafted. Enrolled for one year on 11 Mar 1865 at Cato. Mustered 29 Mar 1865 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Joined E Company on 31 May 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200; red book vol 16 p108) (Bjerke p6) “Riis, Anders”
