WI 27th Inf Co D. Born 13 Aug 1824 in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 38. Blue eyes, auburn hair, light complexion, 5’8½”, medium build. Enlisted for three years on 20 Aug 1862 at Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Mustered 13 Oct 1862 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. Detailed and left guarding commissary stores on 17 Mar 1865. Rejoined the company from the Quartermaster department on 20 May 1865. Mustered out 29 Aug 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 boxes 129-6, 130-6; red book vol 32) (Bjerke)
