WI 12th Inf Co A. Residence: Martell, Pierce County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 35. Farmer. Married. Blue eyes, light hair, fair complexion, 5’9”. Enlisted for three years on 12 Jan 1864 at Martell. Mustered 9 Feb 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Discharged from the service by a surgeon’s certificate on 24 Feb 1865. “Always unfit for duty.” Sources: (WHS red book vol 17, p16)
