US Army, 1st Repl. Reg. Engrs, Co C. Born 27 Jan 1893 at Bjornor, Norway. First World War: Entered service on 14 Dec 1917. Private. Died 7 Feb 1918 at Tacoma Park, Washington DC. Buried in Graceland Cemetery, Madison, South Dakota, lot 7, block3, grave 3. Sources: (SDSHS WPA Veterans Cemetery Records, Lake County)