IL 37th Inf Co D. Residence: Cook County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Lumberman. Age 23. Unmarried. Gray eyes, dark hair, light complexion, 5’10”. Enlisted for three years on 15 Aug 1861. Mustered 18 Sep 1861 at Chicago, Illinois. Private. Re-enlisted as a Veteran on 10 Feb 1864 at Brownsville, Texas. Mustered 23 Feb 1864 at New Orleans, Louisiana. Promoted to Sergeant. Mustered out on 15 May 1866 at Houston, Texas. At re-enlistment, he gave his residence as “Michigan”. Sources: (ILSA reel 4 p19)
