WI 14th Inf Co G. Residence: Eaton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 24. Farmer. Brown eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 6’7½”. Enlisted for three years on 28 Sep 1861 at Eaton and mustered 30 Jan 1862 at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Private. Took part in the battle of Shiloh, Tennessee, 7 Apr 1862. Died in the general hospital at Keokuk, Iowa, on 7 Jul 1862. Sources: (WHS red book vol 19, p134)
