OLESON, Peter

WI 25th Inf Co B. Residence: Richwood, Richland County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Married. Age 35. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’10”. Enlisted for three years on 14 Aug 1862 at Orion, Wisconsin. Mustered 13 Sep 1862. Private. “Refused by surgeon.” Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 121-15; red book vol 30)