IA 18th Inf Co A. Residence: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa. Born in Norway, son of Johannes Kalstad, who later lived at Glenville, Minnesota. Civil War: Age 18. Enlisted 19 Jun 1862. Mustered 7 Aug 1862. Private. Killed in action 8 Jan 1863, Springfield, Missouri. Buried National Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri; section 11, grave 23. Sources: (ISW-III p169)
