MN 4th Inf. Co G. Residence: St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota. Born in Prussia. Civil War: Age 23. Enrolled 14 Oct 1861. Mustered 22 Nov 1861. Corporal. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 1864. Promoted to First Sergeant. Promoted to Second Lieutenant 15 Apr 1865. Discharged from the service with his regiment, 19 Jul 1865. Sources: (MINN p205) (MCIW p234) (Ulvestad p257)