MUNSON, Matthew

WI 36th Inf Co H. Residence: Richwood, Richland County, Wisconsin. Enlistment credited to Excelsior, Sauk County. Born in Norway. Civil War: Shoemaker. Age 33. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’7½”. Enlisted for three years on 29 Feb 1864 at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Mustered 14 Mar 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Discharged 19 Sep 1864 at Harvey US General Hospital, Madison. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 162-10; red book vol 41)