WI 28th Inf Co E. Residence: La Grange, Walworth County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Married. Age 22. Hazel eyes, light hair, fair complexion, 5’10”, stout build. Enlisted for three years on 21 Aug 1862 at La Grange, Wisconsin. Mustered 13 Oct 1862 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Promoted to Corporal 7 Jan 1864. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 132-7; red book vol 33)