WI 6th Inf Co B. Residence: Sterling, Vernon County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Married. Age 30. Blue eyes, light hair, dark complexion, 5’7”. Drafted. Enrolled for one year on 21 Sep 1864 at La Crosse, Wisconsin. Mustered there the same day. Private. Joined Company B on 17 Dec 1864. Was sick from 21 Feb 1865 to 23 Mar 1865. Taken prisoner on 31 Mar 1865. Paroled 2 Apr 1865. On leave 10 Apr 1865. Mustered out 30 Aug 1865 at Madison, Wisconsin. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 27-13; red book vol 11 p44) (Larsen)
