IA 6th Cav Co D. Residence: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 39. Enlisted 17 Oct 1862. Mustered 18 Oct 1862 as Sergeant. His Cavalry unit was sent into “Vestens” Territory to keep Indians in check. Mustered out 17 Oct 1865, Sioux City, Iowa. Post war: He died sometime before 1907. Sources: (ISW-IV p1160) (Ulvestad p291)
