WI 27th Inf Co H. Residence: Blue Mounds, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born in Loms, Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 22. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’6½”, medium build. Enlisted for three years on 11 Jul 1862 at Madison, Wisconsin. Mustered 25 Oct 1862 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bounty $100, $75 still due at muster out. Private. Sick in Paducah, Kentucky, since 27 Jul 1863, according to Nov 1863 regimental report. Left sick on a hospital boat for Paducah, Kentucky, on 27 Jul 1863. Absent sick at Keokuk, Iowa, since 5 Aug 1863; rejoined his regiment on 3 Jun 1864. Private. Mustered out with company on 29 Aug 1865 at Brownsville, Texas. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 boxes 129-10,19; 130-10; red book vol 32)
