WI 3rd Inf Co H. Residence: Darlington, Lafayette County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 18. Blue eyes, sandy hair, sandy complexion, 5’6”. Recruit. Enrolled for three years on 12 Jan 1864 at Gratiot, Wisconsin; bounty $60. Mustered 15 Jan 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Mustered out 18 Jul 1865. Sources: (WHS red book vol 9 p154)