IA 9th Inf Co H. Residence: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 20. Enlisted 21 Aug 1861. Mustered 24 Sep 1861. Private. Severely wounded 22 May 1863 at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Died of his wounds on 24 May 1863 at Walnut Hills, Mississippi. Sources: (ISW-II p49) “Ellingson, Lars”
