IA 9th Inf Co F. Residence: West Union, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 18. Enlisted 3 Sep 1861. Mustered 12 Sep 1861. Private. Promoted Drummer. Wounded slightly in a leg 7 Mar 1862, Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Re-enlisted & re-mustered 23 Jan 1864. Mustered out 18 Jul 1865, Louisville. Kentucky. Sources: (ISW-II p68)
