MN Mounted Rangers, 1st Regiment, Co B. Residence: Blooming Grove, Waseca County, Minnesota. Born in Telemarken, Norway. Civil War: Age 21. Enrolled 14 Oct 1862. Mustered 29 Oct 1862. Private. Served in Indian and Civil wars. Discharged from the service with his company, 9 Nov 1863. Post war: Died in Waseca County, Minnesota, in 1885. Sources: (MINN p642) (Ulvestad p316) “Olsen, Egil”
