MICHAELSON, Michael

WI 1st Inf Co G. Residence: Janesville, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Laborer. Age 36. Light complexion. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 6’3¾” (or 5’6¾”). Drafted 19 Nov 1863. Mustered at Janesville, Wisconsin, 9 Dec 1863. Private. Joined G Company 25 Dec 1863. Deserted 29 Jan 1864 at Chattanooga, Tennessee. “Left the camp and never came back”. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 boxes 1, 2; red book vol 7)