WI 3rd Inf Co K. Residence: Bristol, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 19. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’11”. Enlisted for three years on 24 May 1861 at Madison, Wisconsin. Mustered 29 Jun 1861 at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Private. Re-enlisted as a Veteran 21 Dec 1863. Promoted to Sergeant. Mustered out 18 Jul 1865. Sources: (WHS red book vol 9, p194)
