WI 15th Inf Co A. Born 22 Nov 1820 in Norway. Civil War: Entered service on 16 Dec 1861 in Wisconsin. Disabled in service, his left shoulder wounded by gunshot. Post war: Died 15 Jul 1902 at Bridgwater, South Dakota, due to dropsy. Buried in Pleasant Prairie Cemetery in Bridgewater, block 9 grave 8. Sources: (SDSHS WPA Veterans Cemetery Records, McCook County)
