MN 2nd Inf Co G. Residence: Ramsey, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Born “Rasmus Olsen Askeland” in Sebø, Radøy, Norway. Civil War: Age 34. Mustered 8 Jul 1861. Bugler. Transferred to the Regimental Band on 1 Sep 1861. Private. Musician. Discharged from the service by order of General Buell on 24 Apr 1862, along with all others in the Regimental Band. Sources: (MINN p51) (MCIW p123, 138) (Ulvestad p319) (Letter, Alma Lilleskare, Edmonds, Washington) “Oleson, Rasmus”
