IA 12th Inf Co G. Residence: Highland, Winneshiek County, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 20. Enlisted 6 Nov 1861. Mustered 11 Nov 1861. Private. Missing in battle 6 Apr 1862, Shiloh, Tennessee. Promoted Corporal 1 Jul 1863. Re-enlisted & re-mustered 5 Jan 1864. Promoted Sergeant, 1 Jun 1865. Mustered out 20 Jan 1866, Memphis, Tennessee. Sources: (ISW-II p472)
