THOMPSON, Ole

WI 18th Inf Co G. Residence: New Ellen, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Civil War: Soldier. Age 23. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’10”. Enlisted for three years on 5 Nov 1861 at Grand Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin. Mustered there the same day. Enlistment credited to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. Re-enlisted for three years on 1 Jan 1864 at Huntsville, Alabama. Re-mustered the same day. Promoted to Corporal on 18 Feb 1865. Mustered out 18 Jul 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 92-11,13 red book vol 23) “Thomason, Ole” “Thomasen, Ole”