IA 38th Inf Co K. Residence: Winneshiek County, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 27. Enlisted 22 Aug 1862. Mustered 6 Oct 1862. Private. Died of disease 27 Sep 1863, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Buried National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Missouri; section 33, grave 46. Sources: (ISW-V p905)