WI 6th Inf Co B. Residence: Martell, Pierce County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Married. Age 39. Blue eyes, brown hair, dark complexion, 5’10½”. Drafted. Enrolled for one year and mustered on 3 Nov 1864 at La Crosse, Wisconsin. Private. Joined Company B on 5 Dec 1864. Took part in the battles of Hatcher’s Run, Virginia, 6-7 Feb 1865; Gravelly Run, Virginia, 31 Mar 1865; and Five Forks, Virginia, 1-2 Apr 1865. He was said to have been at the surrender of General Lee’s army 9 Apr 1865. Absent sick from 29 Jun 1865 to 9 Jul 1865. Discharged from the service 14 Jul 1865 at Jeffersonville, Indiana. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 27-13; red book vol 11 p 46) (Larsen) “Mikkleson, Ivor” [First name may be “Jon” or “Joe”]
