NELSON, Nels A.

WI 18th Inf Co E. Residence: Friendship, Adams County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 25. Gray eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, 5’8”. Drafted. Enrolled for one year on 26 Sep 1864 at La Crosse, Wisconsin. Enrollment credited to Strong’s Prairie, Adams County. Mustered at La Crosse the same day. Private. Mustered out 2 Jun 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 92-11; red book vol 23)