WI 30th Inf Co D. Residence: Martell, Pierce County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 42. Unmarried. Blue eyes, sandy hair, light complexion, 5’6”. Enlisted for three years on 21 Aug 1862 at Martell. Mustered 21 Oct 1862 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Mustered out on 20 Sep 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky. Died on 4 May 1883 at Martell. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 140-13; red book vol 35) (Larsen p55)