WI 13th Inf Co G. Residence: Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin. Born in Uhursdahle (sic), Norway. Civil War: Blacksmith. Age 19. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, dark (fair?) complexion, 6’ (5’8”?). Enlisted for three years on 8 Dec 1861 at Janesville, Wisconsin. Mustered there on 17 Dec 1861. Private. Re-enlisted for three years on 14 Dec 1863 at Nashville, Tennessee. Bounty $402. Re-mustered there on 15 Jan 1864. Mustered out 24 Nov 1865 at San Antonio, Texas. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 64-9,15; red book vol 18, p138)