WI 48th Inf Co G. Residence: Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 42. A mason. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for one year on 14 Feb 1865 at Bloomer, Wisconsin. Mustered 13 Mar 1865 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. From 14 Jun 1865, through 30 June, he was absent on detached service at Turkey Creek Mills, near Fort Scott, Kansas, building bridges. Mustered out at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, 30 Dec 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 191-24; red book vol 53) “Olson, Evan”
