US Army Air Service, 12th Machine Gun Co. Born 22 Dec 1891 in Norway. First World War: Age 25. Entered service on 14 Dec 1917 at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Cook. Discharged 11 Jul 1919. Served in France from 9 Jul 1918 to 26 Jun 1919. Discharged 11 Jul 1919 at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Post war: Died of monoxide gas poisoning on 20 Feb 1941 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, age 49. Buried in Hills of Rest Cemetery, Sioux Falls, lot 37, block G, grave 7. Sources: (SDSHS WPA Veterans Cemetery Records, Minnehaha County)
