OLISON, Nels B.

WI Hv Arty Co K. Residence: Freeman, Crawford County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Married. Age 32. Blue eyes, sandy hair, light complexion, 5’4” (5’8½”?). Enlisted for one year on 1 Oct 1864 at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Mustered there the same day. Enlistment credited to Utica, Crawford County. Bounty $100. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 246-1; red book vol 6)