MN 12th Inf Co F. Residence: Rushford, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Spanish-American War: Age 21. Enrolled and mustered 19 Jun 1898 at Spring Valley, Minnesota. Private. In hospital 25 Jun to 4 Aug. On guard at Camp Mueller 6 Oct to 21. Mustered out 5 Nov 1898 at New Ulm, Minnesota. Sources: (MSAW p164)