WI 2nd Inf Co G. Residence: Portage, Columbia County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Bookbinder. Age 25. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’9¾”. Enlisted for three years on 19 Apr 1861 at Portage. Mustered 11 Jun 1861 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Deserted 4 Apr 1862. Sources: (WHS red book vol 8)
