WI 28th Inf Co C. Residence: Merton, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Unmarried. Age 20. Gray eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’9”, slim build. Enlisted for three years on 14 Aug 1862 at Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Mustered 13 Oct 1862 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. Died of disease (“putrid sore throat”) at Helena, Arkansas, on 10 Mar 1863. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 132-5; red book vol 33) (Kennedy, James B. Wisconsin Civil War name index) (Love p 1105)
