IA 15th Inf Co H. Residence: Calhoun, Iowa. Born in Sweden. Civil War: Age 33. Appointed Second Lieutenant on 13 Dec 1861 and mustered that day. Wounded severely in his hip in the battle of Shiloh, Tennessee, 6 Apr 1862. Promoted to Captain on 8 Jun 1862. Resigned 13 Sep 1862. Sources: (ISW-II cd p49)
