IL 12th Inf Co K. Residence: Leland, La Salle County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Shoemaker. Unmarried. Age 20. Hazel eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’5”. Enlisted for three years on 1 Aug 1862. Corporal. Promoted to Sergeant. Commissioned Second Lieutenant. Sources: (ILSA reel 1 p114)
