OLSEN, Arne

WI 11th Inf Co K. Residence: Winchester, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 24. Farmer. Unmarried. Blue eyes, auburn hair, light complexion, 5’6½”. Enlisted for three years on 19 Sep 1861 at Neenah, Wisconsin. Mustered 18 Oct 1861 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Took part in General Curtis’ Arkansas campaign. Discharged from the service 1 Mar 1863 at St. Louis, Missouri. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 52-12; red book vol 16, p204)