IL 55th Inf Co C. Residence: Durand, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 19. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for three years on 9 Sep 1861. Mustered 31 Oct 1861 at Chicago, Illinois. Private. Died of disease on 3 Feb 1863 at St. Louis, Missouri. Sources: (ILSA reel 5 p12)
