OLSON, Ben

MN 12th Inf Co M. Residence: Elmore, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Spanish-American War: Age 23. Enrolled 29 Apr 1898 at Blue Earth City, Minnesota. Mustered 6 May at Camp Ramsey. Private. Mustered out 5 Nov 1898 at New Ulm, Minnesota. Sources: (MSAW p197)