US Army, 28th Inf. Residence: Brooklyn, New York. Born in Norway. Came to America in July, 1916, to the home of his sister, Mrs. Alfred Omot, 645 Bay Ridge Avenue, Brooklyn. First World War: Age 18. Enlisted 16 Oct 1916. Private. Sent to France. Killed in action on 14 Jun 1918. Sources: (Brooklyn Standard Union, 28 Jun 1918, posted by local@aol.com)
