WI 40th Inf Co A. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 18 Farmer. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’11”. Enlisted for 100 days on 24 May 1864 at Janesville, Wisconsin. Mustered 18 Jun 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Mustered out 16 Sep 1864 at Madison. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 174-3; red book vol 45) “Risum, Louis”
