IL 45th Inf Co C. Residence: Galena, Jo Davies County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Laborer. Age 25. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’8½”. Enlisted for three years on 15 Jan 1862. Private. Recruit. Re-enlisted as a Veteran for three years on 13 Jan 1864 at Black River, Mississippi. Re-mustered 17 Mar 1864 at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Mustered out 12 Jul 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky. Sources: (ILSA reel 4 p16,17)