IA 9th Inf Co H. Residence: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 26. Enlisted 20 Dec 1861. Private. Promoted Corporal. Wounded in left hand severely 2 May 1863, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Died of his wounds on 11 Jul 1863. Buried in National Cemetery, Vicksburg, Mississippi; section B, grave 85. Sources: (ISW-II p17)
