MN Mounted Rangers, 1st Regiment, Co F. Residence not shown. Born in Konnesmo, Norway. Civil War: Age 26. Enrolled 11 Nov 1862. Mustered 24 Nov 1862. Private. Served in Indian and Civil wars. Took part in a battle at Bismarck, Dakota Territory. Discharged from the service with his company, 2 Dec 1863. Post war: Lived at Clarkfield, Minnesota. “Beril Gunstensen” of Fisher, Polk County, Minnesota, was granted a pension of $8 a month because he was sole support of his mother. Sources: (MINN p656) (MCIW p533) (Ulvestad p285) (Pension List 1882,3. Vol 4 p569)
