WI 17th Inf Co C. Residence: Sterling, Vernon County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 30. Blue eyes, light hair, flush complexion, 5’7”. Drafted. Enrolled for one year on 21 Sep 1864 at La Crosse, Wisconsin. Mustered the same day. Private. Mustered out 11 May 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 87-14; red book vol 22, p50)
