WI 6th Inf Co B. Residence: Portland, Monroe County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 30. Brown eyes, brown hair, dark complexion, 5’7”. Drafted. Enrolled for one year on 10 Nov 1864 at La Crosse, Wisconsin. Mustered there the same day. Private. Joined Company B on 17 Dec 1864. Wounded in action at the Battle of Hatcher’s Run, Virginia, 6 Feb 1865. Returned to duty 28 Apr 1865. Promoted to Corporal 1 Jun 1865. Discharged from the service 3 Jul 1865 at Jeffersonville, Indiana. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 27-14; red book vol 11, p40) (Larsen)
