IA 27th Inf Co K. Residence: Otranto, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 22. Enlisted 14 Aug 1862. Mustered 9 Sep 1862. Private. Promoted Corporal 7 Jul 1863. Died of disease 4 Jul 1864, Memphis, Tennessee. Sources: (ISW-III p1157) (Roll of Honor vol 21 p238)