WI 7th Inf Co K. Born in Norway. Civil War: Laborer. Age 29. Blue eyes, brown hair, dark complexion, 5’8”. Enrolled for one year and mustered on 12 Oct 1864 at La Crosse, Wisconsin, as a substitute for Peter Hoasetad (Hosted ?), Martell, Pierce County, Wisconsin. Private. Took part in the battles of Hatcher’s Run, Gravelly Run, and Five Forks, Virginia. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 33-13; red book vol 12 p166)
