OLESON, Mads

WI 27th Inf Co K. Residence: Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 35. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’9”. Enlisted for one year on 20 Sep 1864 at Manitowoc. Mustered 7 Oct 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Bounty $100. Recruit. Private. Joined from recruiting depot on 22 Dec 1864. Mustered out at Clarksville, Texas, on 14 Jul 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 boxes 129-14, 130-12; red book vol 32)