WI 30th Inf Co C. Residence: Preston, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 18. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’6½”. Enlisted for three years on 15 Aug 1862 at Galesville, Wisconsin. Mustered 21 Oct 1862 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. On detached service guarding POWs to Fortress Monroe on 24 Feb 1865. On duty at Hardinsburg, Kentucky, on 17 Mar 1865. Mustered out on 20 Sep 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky. Post war: In Sep 1896, he was reported living at Blair, Wisconsin. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 140-13; red book vol 35) (Larsen p48)
