WI 17th Inf Co B. Residence: Amherst, Portage County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 35. Blue eyes, sandy hair, sandy complexion, 5’6”. Drafted. Enrolled for one year on 22 Sep 1864 at La Crosse, Wisconsin. Mustered the same day. Private. Mustered out on 2 Jun 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 87-13; red book vol 22, p32)
