OLESON, Soren

WI 27th Inf Co H. Residence: Deerfield, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born in Vinge, Norway. Civil War: Age 35. Farmer. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’10”. Enlisted for three years on 15 Aug 1862 at Madison, Wisconsin. Mustered 25 Oct 1862 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. Died of chronic diarrhea on 26 Sep 1863 at Memphis, Tennessee. Sources: (WHS red book vol 32)