Ole K. Flaaten [Ole Knudsen] | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Ole K. Flaaten [Ole Knudsen]

Ole K. Flaaten [Ole Knudsen] | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Three-quarter length oval portrait of Ole K. Flaaten [as written on portrait; believed to possibly be Ole Knudsen], a private in Company A, 15th Wisconsin Infantry. The following information was obtained from the Regimental and Descriptive Rolls, Volume 45: He resided in Winneshiek, Iowa. On January 08, 1862, he enlisted in Winneshiek, Iowa and on January 27, 1862, he was mustered into service in Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 24. He was listed as missing in action following the battle at Stone River, Tennessee on December 31, 1862. He was recovered by the regiment and sent to a convalescent camp near Murfreesboro, Tennessee on May 17, 1863. On November 17, 1863, he was discharged for disability at Chattanooga, Tennessee by order of General John Buford.
DESCRIPTION
Three-quarter length oval portrait of Ole K. Flaaten [as written on portrait; believed to possibly be Ole Knudsen], a private in Company A, 15th Wisconsin Infantry. The following information was obtained from the Regimental and Descriptive Rolls, Volume 45: He resided in Winneshiek, Iowa. On January 08, 1862, he enlisted in Winneshiek, Iowa and on January 27, 1862, he was mustered into service in Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 24. He was listed as missing in action following the battle at Stone River, Tennessee on December 31, 1862. He was recovered by the regiment and sent to a convalescent camp near Murfreesboro, Tennessee on May 17, 1863. On November 17, 1863, he was discharged for disability at Chattanooga, Tennessee by order of General John Buford.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:89043
Creation Date:
Creator Name:Unknown
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Collection Name:Oberst Heg og hans gutter photographs, circa 1862-circa 1920
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 2361 2/21
Original Dimensions:3.75 x 6.25 inches
SUBJECTS
Hats
Suits (Clothing)
Civil War, 1861-1865
Military decorations
Portraits
Soldiers
Indoor photography
Men
Moustache
Portrait photography
War casualties

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