WI 27th Inf Co H. Residence: Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born in Voss, Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 21. Blue eyes, dark hair, light complexion, 5’7”, medium build. Enlisted for three years on 20 Aug 1862 at Madison. Mustered 25 Oct 1862 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bounty $100, $75 still due at muster out. Designated Corporal as of 22 Oct 1862. Promoted to Sergeant 4 Jun 1864. On 12 Oct 1864, assigned to detached service at Little Rock, Arkansas. Mustered out with company on 29 Aug 1865 at Brownsville, Texas. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 boxes 129-10,17; 130-10, 131-14; vol 32)
