US Army. Born 1893 in Norway. Came to America in 1914. First World War: Enlisted. Mechanic. Post war: After the war, he worked as a sailor from 1920 to 1923. Died 14 Oct 1939 in New York, New York. Buried in Long Island National Cemetery. Sources: (John & Judy Berntsen, Frankleigh Park, New Plymouth, New Zealand. johnbb@clear.net.nz)