WI 45th Inf Co F. Residence: Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. Enlistment credited to Blooming Grove, Dane County. Born in Norway. Civil War: Machinist. Age 20. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’10”. Enlisted for one year on 12 Jan 1865 at Madison. Mustered 18 Jan 1865 at Madison. Bounty $100, $33.33 paid. Private. Promoted to Sergeant 8 Feb 1865. Promoted to Sergeant Major and transferred to the Regimental Staff on 20 Jun 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 183-8; red book vol 50)
