WI 3rd Inf Co G. Residence: Neenah, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Mechanic. Age 31. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’6¼”. Recruit. Enrolled for three years on 5 Jan 1864 at Green Bay, Wisconsin; bounty $302. Mustered 7 Jan 1864. Private. Killed in Action on 25 May 1864 near Dallas, Georgia, “a brave and good soldier”. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 12-3; red book vol 9 p138) (WLCW) (Love p1060) “Hovland, Christian”
