OLSON, John

WI 53rd Inf Co A. Residence: La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 32. Blue eyes, light brown hair, light complexion, 5’8¾”. Enlisted for one year on 11 Mar 1865 at La Crosse. Mustered there the same day. Bounty $100, $33.33. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 201-2,6)