US Army, 1st Medical Department. Born 1885 in Norway. First World War: Age 33. Entered service on 1 Aug 1917 at Fort Logan, Colorado. Private first class. Discharged 27 Feb 1919 at Camp Funston, Kansas. Post war: Died 25 May 1926 in Rapid City, South Dakota, due to a brain concussion caused by a runaway team. Buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Country, South Dakota. Block 157, grave 5. Sources: (SDSHS WPA Veterans Cemetery Records, Meade County)
