WI 3rd Inf Co K. Residence: Christiania, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Printer. Age 20. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 6’. Enlisted for three years on 17 Apr 1861 at Madison, Wisconsin. Mustered 29 Jun 1861 at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Sergeant. Reduced to ranks 18 May 1862. Discharged from the service 26 Nov 1862 for promotion in WI 15th Inf. Sources: (WHS red book vol 9 p192)