WI 3rd Inf Co A. Born in Norway. Civil War: Mason. Age 32. Married. Blue eyes, dark hair, fair complexion, 5’11½”. Enlisted for three years on 5 Nov 1863 at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Mustered there on 8 Nov 1863. Private. Transferred from WI 1st Inf to the WI 21st Inf Transferred from the WI 21st Inf to WI 3rd. Was in the battle of Savannah, Georgia. Absent on furlough since 18 Jul 1865. Sources: (WHS red books vol 9 p23; vol 26)