US Army 163rd Depot Brigade, Co 7. Born 14 Aug 1888 at Bergen, Norway. First World War: Age 29. Entered the army on 22 Jul 1918 at DeSmet, South Dakota. Private. Served in the Coast Artillery and at Jefferson Barracks. Discharged 17 Dec 1918. Post war: Died of pneumonia at age 51 at Badger, South Dakota, on 6 Dec 1939. Buried in the Badger Cemetery, lot 79, grave 8. Survived by widow Stella and seven children. Sources: (SDSHS, WPA Veterans Graves Registration, Kingsbury County)
