OLSON, Sylvester

WI 3rd Inf Co F. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 29. Blue eyes, brown hair, flush complexion, 5’7”. Drafted from the Sixth District of Wisconsin. Enrolled for one year on 21 Sep 1864 at La Crosse, Wisconsin. Mustered the same day. Private. Discharged from the service 9 Jun 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 12-3; red book vol 9 p128)