IL 12th Inf Co K. Residence: Lelamd, La Salle County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 25. Student. Hazel eyes, dark hair, light complexion, 5’11”. Enlisted for three years on 1 Aug 1861. Corporal. Promoted to Sergeant. Commissioned Second Lieutenant at Corinth, Mississippi, on 5 May 1863. Resigned 8 Sep 1864. Sources: (ILSA reel one p 114)
