IL 39th Inf Co D. Residence: Lane, Ogle County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 19. Unmarried. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’4½”. Enlisted for three years on 19 Sep 1861 at Chicago. Mustered there on 11 Oct 1861. Private. Re-enlisted as a Veteran. Sources: (ILSA reel 4 p 20)