History FAQ's 15th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry The Scandinavian Regiment

Private Hans Hansen of Company E and his wife Anna
Private Hansen died December 12, 1863, at Chattanooga, Tennessee, of sickness
Photo courtesy of Hans and Anna  Hansen's Great Grandson Glen Hanson
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Below are a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ's) about the 15th Wisconsin, linked to answers.

What's so special about the 15th Wisconsin?
Why haven't I ever heard of the 15th Wisconsin?
Where did the 15th Wisconsin serve and fight?
Which were the 15th Wisconsin's bloodiest battles?
What were the 15th Wisconsin's official losses during the American Civil War?

Who were some of the heroes in the 15th Wisconsin?
Who was the youngest soldier in the 15th Wisconsin?
Who was the last surviving member of the 15th Wisconsin?
Wasn't the 15th Wisconsin an all-Norwegian outfit?
Who were some of the 15th's Norwegians?
How many Ole Olsons were there really?

Who were some of the Danes in the 15th Wisconsin?
Who were some of the Swedes in the 15th Wisconsin?
Who were some of the other immigrants in the 15th Wisconsin?
Who were some of the native born Americans in the 15th Wisconsin?
Who were some of the African-Americans who serve with the 15th Wisconsin?

Who were some of the men from Illinois in the 15th Wisconsin?
Who were some of the men from Iowa in the 15th Wisconsin?
Who were some of the men from Minnesota in the 15th Wisconsin?

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