WI 12th Inf Co E. Born in Norway. Civil War: Laborer. Age 21. Hazel eyes, brown hair, flush complexion, 5’8”. Enrolled for one year on 13 Oct 1864 at La Crosse, Wisconsin, as a substitute for Eld. Thompson of Franklin, Vernon County, Wisconsin. Mustered the same day. Private. Died of disease on 15 Jul 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 58-13; red book vol 17, p90) (WLCW p61)
