OLSON, Andrew E.

WI 25th Inf Co B. Residence: Richwood, Richland County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 20. Married. Farmer. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for three years on 14 Dec 1863 at Richland Center, Rickland County. Mustered 18 Jan 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Recruit. Joined the company on 4 Mar 1864. Was with the company until 5 Aug 1864 when he was sent to a hospital sick. He died of fever on 4 Oct 1864 at Marietta, Georgia. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 121-14; red book vol 30) (Love p1100) “Oleson, Andrew”