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Chlaus Christenson

15th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry
The Scandinavian Regiment

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Name at Enlist

Chlaus Christenson

Birth Name

Chlaus Christenson

Lived

ca 1841 –

Birth Country

Norway

Resident of Muster-In

Lena, Stephenson County, IL

Company at Enlistment

G

Rank at Enlistment

Private

Muster Date

24 May 1861

Chlaus Christenson joined IL 15th Infantry. Company G. Residence: Lena, Stephenson County, IL. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 20. Unmarried. Gray eyes, dark hair, light complexion, 6’. Enlisted for three years on 24 May 1861 at Freeport, IL. Mustered the same day. Private. Mustered out, 24 May 1864 at Huntsville, AL, expiration of term of service.

Sources: Adjutant General Military and Naval Department Muster and Descriptive Rolls, 1861-1865, Illinois State Archives Microfilm, reel 1, p 29.