ERICKSON, Ole

WI 43rd Inf Co D. Residence: Newark, Rock County, Wisconsin. Enlistment credited to Albion, Dane County. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 22. Unmarried. Gray eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for one year on 7 Sep 1864 at Janesville, Wisconsin. Mustered there the same day. Bounty $100, $33.33 paid. Private. “Sent north sick June 5, 1865”. Mustered out 29 Jul 1865 at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 178-5; red book vol 48; blue book 49)